S.J.Res. 22 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
S.J.Res. 22 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has vetoed — introduced on Sep 17, 2015, sponsored by Joni Ernst with 49 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Vetoed
- Introduced
- Sep 17, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Environmental Protection
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act and published on June 29, 2015.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joni Ernst (R-IA). Co-sponsors: 49 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 17, 2015
- Passed the SenateNov 4, 2015
- Passed the HouseJan 13, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJan 19, 2016
- VetoedJan 20, 2016
Latest action: Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147) (Jan 21, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On the Cloture Motion
Senate · Jan 21, 2016 · Cloture Motion Rejected52–40 - On Passage
House · Jan 13, 2016 · Passed253–166 - On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Nov 4, 2015 · Joint Resolution Passed53–44 - On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Nov 3, 2015 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to55–43
Every roll call vote on this bill
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Nov 3, 2015
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Nov 4, 2015
- Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Jan 13, 2016
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Jan 21, 2016
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