WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

S.J.Res. 82 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedSep 18, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Dec 18, 2025: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654. The Senate voted it down 50–50.

What it does

Sourced

The Congressional Research Service hasn't published a summary of this bill yet. They usually follow within weeks of introduction.

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

Sourced
  1. Dec 18, 2025Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654. Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  2. Sep 18, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Show all 10 recorded actions

Recorded votes

Sourced
  1. Dec 18, 2025 · SenateJoint Resolution Defeated 50–50
    On the Joint Resolution · needed a majority
    R 3 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Dec 10, 2025 · SenateMotion to Proceed Agreed to 50–49
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 3 yes, 49 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 45 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Angela D. Alsobrooks D-MD
  • Tammy Baldwin D-WI
  • Michael F. Bennet D-CO
  • Richard Blumenthal D-CT
  • Lisa Blunt Rochester D-DE
  • Cory A. Booker D-NJ
  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV
  • Tammy Duckworth D-IL
  • Richard J. Durbin D-IL
  • Ruben Gallego D-AZ
  • Kirsten E. Gillibrand D-NY
Show 25 more cosponsors
  • Martin Heinrich D-NM
  • John W. Hickenlooper D-CO
  • Mazie K. Hirono D-HI
  • Tim Kaine D-VA
  • Amy Klobuchar D-MN
  • Ben Ray Luján D-NM
  • Edward J. Markey D-MA
  • Jeff Merkley D-OR
  • Christopher Murphy D-CT
  • Patty Murray D-WA
  • Alex Padilla D-CA
  • Gary C. Peters D-MI
  • Jack Reed D-RI
  • Jacky Rosen D-NV
  • Brian Schatz D-HI
  • Adam B. Schiff D-CA
  • Charles E. Schumer D-NY
  • Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Tina Smith D-MN
  • Chris Van Hollen D-MD
  • Mark R. Warner D-VA
  • Elizabeth Warren D-MA
  • Peter Welch D-VT
  • Sheldon Whitehouse D-RI
  • Ron Wyden D-OR