S.J.Res. 82 · 119th Congress · Senate
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 Se
Introduced 2025-09-18 · Sponsored by Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-12-18): Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
Summary
Attempted to overturn a Health and Human Services rule that changed how the agency follows the Administrative Procedure Act, the law governing how federal agencies write and enforce regulations. The resolution passed the Senate 50-49 on the first vote but failed 50-50 on final passage, so the HHS rule remained in place.
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Senate, 2025-12-18
Failed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #654
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Senate, 2025-12-10
Passed Congress.gov — Senate Roll Call #641
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