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".
FailedIntroducedSep 18, 2025
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
Cosponsors37
What this bill is intended to do
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Latest action
Dec 18, 2025Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
How Congress voted · Senate roll call 654 · Dec 18, 2025
50 Yea50 Nay
Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50)
How each party voted
Republicans3–50
Democrats45–0
Independents2–0
C64
Graded by The Quiet Ledger
This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding adherence to the Administrative Procedure Act. The resolution aims to nullify the rule, asserting it should have no force or effect.
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