S.J.Res. 82 119th Congress
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".
- Government Operations and Politics
- Sponsor: Angus S. King, Jr.
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Latest action, Dec 18, 2025: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
How the Senate voted: On the Joint Resolution
Dec 18, 2025 · Joint Resolution Defeated · 50–50 (it needed 1/2)
- Yea (50)
- Nay (50)
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | On the Joint Resolution | Joint Resolution Defeated | 50–50 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | On the Motion to Proceed | Motion to Proceed Agreed to | 50–49 |
37 cosponsors
Sponsored by Angus S. King, Jr. (Independent). Cosponsors by party, House members included:
- Democrats
- Republicans
- Independents
- Democrat
- Republican
- Independent
Referred to: Senate: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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 4 clients
| Client | Lobbying firm | Reports | Reports totaling | From | To | Senate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION FOR MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY | IPOLICY SOLUTIONS | 2 | $141K | Q1 2025 | Q2 2025 | yes |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES | 1 | $700K | Q4 2025 | Q4 2025 | yes | |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS | MASON CONSULTING, LLC | 1 | $24K | Q4 2025 | Q4 2025 | yes |
| NATIONAL WOMEN'S LAW CENTER ACTION FUND | 1 | $85K | Q4 2025 | Q4 2025 | yes |