SJRES 52 · 115th Congress 2017–2019, ended

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

Introduced Feb 27, 2018 Originated Senate Sponsor Edward J. Markey D-MA

Fact sheet

Latest action · May 16, 2018 Held at the desk.

Progress

Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.

  1. IntroducedFeb 27, 2018
  2. Passed SenateMay 16, 2018
  3. Passed HouseNot reached
  4. To the PresidentNot reached
  5. Became lawNot reached

Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

Recorded votes 2

Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.

Roll callQuestionResultDate
Senate 97Joint Resolution Passed52–47May 16, 2018
Senate 96Motion to Proceed Agreed to52–47May 16, 2018

Cosponsors 48

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Feb 27, 2018.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
D-MNAmy KlobucharOriginalFeb 27, 2018
I-MEAngus S. King Jr.OriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MDBenjamin L. CardinOriginalFeb 27, 2018
I-VTBernard SandersOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-FLBill NelsonOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-HIBrian SchatzOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NVCatherine Cortez MastoOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NYCharles E. SchumerOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MDChris Van HollenOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-DEChristopher A. CoonsOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-CTChristopher MurphyOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MOClaire McCaskillOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NJCory A. BookerOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MIDebbie StabenowOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-CADianne FeinsteinOriginalFeb 27, 2018
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Actions 13

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. May 16, 2018Held at the desk.
  2. May 16, 2018Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
  3. May 16, 2018Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. May 16, 2018Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
  5. May 16, 2018Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
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Related bills 2

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
HJRES 129Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".Identical billMar 2, 2018
HJRES 131Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".Identical billMar 30, 2018

Subjects

Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications.

Text 3

Each version as it was printed, newest first.

  1. May 16, 2018Engrossed in Senate
  2. May 9, 2018Placed on Calendar Senate
  3. Feb 27, 2018Introduced in Senate

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