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Senate roll call 251, Sep 29, 2026

S.J.Res. 197: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

Vote to take it up.

The official question: On the Motion to Proceed

Motion to Proceed Rejected48 yes, 51 no, 0 present, 1 did not voteNeeded a majority

Official record from the Senate

How Iowa's senators voted

Yes 48

No 51

Did not vote 1