S.J.Res. 82 · Where this bill is now
Failed in the Senate
Failed Dec 18, 2025
119th Congress
1st SessionS.J.Res. 82
1st SessionS.J.Res. 82
JOINT RESOLUTION
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".
Failed in SenateDec 18, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Angus S., Jr. King (I-ME) · Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Dec 18, 2025: “Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.”
How Congress voted
Official roll callsSenate · On the Joint Resolution · Dec 18, 2025
Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50
YesNoDidn’t vote
| Party | Yes | No | Didn’t vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| Independents | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 3 | 50 | 0 |
3 members voted against most of their party: 3 Republicans voted Yes.
Source: senate.gov · roll call 654
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Sections
The wording of this bill hasn’t changed across its 2 official versions.