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S.J.Res. 99 · 119th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".

IntroducedImmigration
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Apr 29, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 111. (CR S2106)

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Dec 10, 2025Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Apr 29, 2026 · SenateMotion to Proceed Rejected 47–50
    On the Motion to Proceed · needed a majority
    R 1 yes, 50 noI 2 yes, 0 noD 44 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Michael F. Bennet D-CO
  • Christopher A. Coons D-DE
  • Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV
  • Richard J. Durbin D-IL
  • Angus S. King, Jr. I-ME
  • Alex Padilla D-CA
  • Adam B. Schiff D-CA
  • Jeanne Shaheen D-NH
  • Chris Van Hollen D-MD
  • Elizabeth Warren D-MA
  • Peter Welch D-VT