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proceduralDec 10, 2025 · Senate roll call · procedural · Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to

On the Motion to Proceed — Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 82

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 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".

In plain language

  • Senate joint resolution in the 119th Congress.
  • A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary.
  • Senate passage vote joint resolution defeated on Dec 18, 2025 (substantive).

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea50

Democrat: 45 · Independent: 2 · Republican: 3

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.