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S.J.Res. 69 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Record of Decision for the Barred Owl Management Strategy; Washington, Oregon, and California".

IntroducedEnvironmental Protection
IntroducedJul 24, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Oct 29, 2025: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Oct 29, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 25 - 72. Record Vote Number: 597. Roll call recordSenate
  2. Oct 15, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 190.Senate
  3. Oct 15, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Senate
  4. Oct 15, 2025Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).Library of Congress
  5. Jul 24, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.Senate
  6. Jul 24, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Oct 29, 2025 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 25–72
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 22 yes, 29 noI 1 yes, 1 noD 2 yes, 42 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Marsha Blackburn R-TN
  • Katie Boyd Britt R-AL
  • James Lankford R-OK
  • Rand Paul R-KY
  • Rick Scott R-FL