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proceduralMay 18, 2021 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 13

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to "Update of Commission's Conciliation Procedures".

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 117th Congress.
  • Expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that revises the EEOC.
  • Senate passed it on May 19, 2021 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This resolution expresses congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) that revises the EEOC settlement process to provide employers with the factual and legal basis that the EEOC relied on to make a reasonable cause finding of a discriminatory practice.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea50

Democrat: 46 · Independent: 4

Nay49

Republican: 49

Present0

Not Voting1

Republican: 1

How each member voted (100)

Yea (50)

Nay (49)

Not Voting (1)

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