S.J.Res. 7 119th Congress
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Sponsor: Ted Cruz
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Latest action, May 9, 2025: Held at the desk.
How the Senate voted: On the Joint Resolution
May 8, 2025 · Joint Resolution Passed · 50–38 (it needed 1/2)
- Yea (50)
- Nay (38)
- Didn't vote (12)
- Letters: party (D, R, I)
By party
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Every roll call on it (2)
Each dot is a roll call, in order: how much of the Senate voted yea. The ringed one decided it.
- Carried
- Failed
See the data
| Date | Question | Result | Yea–nay |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | On the Joint Resolution | Joint Resolution Passed | 50–38 |
| May 6, 2025 | On the Motion to Proceed | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | 53–47 |
16 cosponsors
Sponsored by Ted Cruz (Republican). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Referred to: Senate: Commerce, Science, and Transportation 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 12 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | Senate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPETITIVE CARRIERS ASSOCIATION | 7 | $1.1M | Q1 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC | 6 | $15.0M | Q4 2025 | Q3 2026 | yes | |
| AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | 5 | $355K | Q1 2025 | Q1 2026 | — | |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS | BERNSTEIN STRATEGY GROUP | 4 | $60K | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 | yes |
| AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION | A LEARNED HAND, LLC | 3 | $0 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 | yes |
| AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM | 3 | $180K | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | yes | |
| COX ENTERPRISES INC. | 3 | $1.9M | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 | yes | |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES | MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC | 3 | $60K | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 | yes |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES | 3 | $8.9M | Q1 2025 | Q3 2025 | yes | |
| COUNCIL FOR CITIZENS AGAINST GOVERNMENT WASTE | 1 | $20K | Q4 2025 | Q4 2025 | — | |
| HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA | 1 | $100K | Q1 2025 | Q1 2025 | yes | |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS | 1 | $170K | Q1 2025 | Q1 2025 | yes |