S.J.Res. 198 119th Congress
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 "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Latest action, Jul 16, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
How the Senate voted: On the Motion to Proceed
Jul 16, 2026 · Motion to Proceed Rejected · 46–50 (it needed 1/2)
- Yea (46)
- Nay (50)
- Didn't vote (4)
- Letters: party (D, R, I)
By party
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
21 cosponsors
Sponsored by Ron Wyden (Democrat). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Referred to: Senate: Finance Committee
Who lobbied on it
Clients whose quarterly lobbying reports named it, each quarter.
The clients with the most reports naming it. A report's amount covers all of that client's lobbying in the quarter, not just this bill.
All 5 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | Senate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS | 2 | $830K | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| AFL-CIO | 1 | $920K | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| CENTER FOR HEALTH AND DEMOCRACY | PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC | 1 | $20K | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |
| NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | 1 | $670K | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS | PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC | 1 | $20K | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 | yes |