A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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Bill Number

SJRES 6

Introduced

Feb 16, 2011

Latest Action

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Science, Technology, Communications

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Summary

Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

Actions

Nov 10, 2011

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.
Nov 10, 2011

Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7324-7326)
Nov 9, 2011

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7239-7263)
Nov 3, 2011

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.
Nov 3, 2011

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Nov 3, 2011

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).(consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
Feb 16, 2011

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb 16, 2011

Introduced in Senate

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