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substantiveMay 3, 2022 · Senate roll call · passage · Result: Joint Resolution Passed

On the Joint Resolution — S.J. Res. 39

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 in Head Start Programs.

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021.
  • Senate passed it on May 3, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea55

Democrat: 5 · Independent: 2 · Republican: 48

Nay41

Democrat: 39 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting4

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 2

How each member voted (100)

Yea (55)

Nay (41)

Not Voting (4)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.