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 Spreadsheet

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
D-ALDoug JonesOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MAElizabeth WarrenOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MIGary C. PetersOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NDHeidi HeitkampOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-RIJack ReedOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NHJeanne ShaheenOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-ORJeff MerkleyOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-INJoe DonnellyOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-WVJoe Manchin IIIOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MTJon TesterOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-CAKamala D. HarrisOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NYKirsten E. GillibrandOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NHMargaret Wood HassanOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-WAMaria CantwellOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-VAMark R. WarnerOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NMMartin HeinrichOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-HIMazie K. HironoOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-COMichael F. BennetOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-VTPatrick J. LeahyOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-WAPatty MurrayOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-CTRichard BlumenthalOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-ILRichard J. DurbinOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NJRobert MenendezOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-PARobert P. Casey Jr.OriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-ORRon WydenOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-RISheldon WhitehouseOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-OHSherrod BrownOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-WITammy BaldwinOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-ILTammy DuckworthOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-DEThomas R. CarperOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-VATim KaineOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-MNTina SmithOriginalFeb 27, 2018
D-NMTom UdallOriginalFeb 27, 2018

Committees 2

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
SenateCommerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Referred Feb 27, 2018Discharged May 9, 2018
SenateSmall Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
Hearings May 15, 2018

Actions 12

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. May 16, 2018Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
  2. May 16, 2018Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96.
  3. May 16, 2018Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2698-2709)
  4. May 16, 2018Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97. (text: CR S2709)
  5. May 16, 2018Received in the House.
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In the Congressional Record 8

Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.

WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
SenateDebate and remarks S3744Amy Klobuchar D-MNJun 12, 2018
SenateDebate and remarks S3397Charles E. Schumer D-NY, Edward J. Markey D-MAJun 11, 2018
SenateDebate and remarks S2741Charles E. Schumer D-NYMay 17, 2018
SenateDebate and remarks S2688–S2710Text printed S2709Motions S2698Recorded votes S2698, S2709disapprovemotion to proceedBenjamin L. Cardin D-MD, Bill Nelson D-FL, Brian Schatz D-HI, Charles E. Schumer D-NY, Edward J. Markey D-MA (motion), Elizabeth Warren D-MA, James Lankford R-OK, Jeff Merkley D-OR, John Cornyn R-TX, John Thune R-SD, Margaret Wood Hassan D-NH, Maria Cantwell D-WA, Mazie K. Hirono D-HI, Mitch McConnell R-KY, Patrick J. Leahy D-VT, Patty Murray D-WA, Richard Blumenthal D-CT, Richard J. Durbin D-IL, Roger F. Wicker R-MS, Ron Wyden D-ORMay 16, 2018
SenateDebate and remarks S2672John Thune R-SDMay 15, 2018
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Research

What has been written about this resolution: committee reports, cost estimates, the sponsor’s authority statement, printed hearings and the Congressional Research Service’s work.

CRS reports 2

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Cite it 2

Products on other subjects that cite it, usually among other measures.

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

Titles 1

Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.

Official Title as Introduced
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".

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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