S.J.Res. 6 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.
S.J.Res. 6 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Feb 16, 2011, sponsored by Kay Bailey Hutchison with 42 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 16, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 42
- Policy area
- Science, Technology, Communications
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 42 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 16, 2011
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200. (Nov 10, 2011)
How Congress voted
- On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Nov 10, 2011 · Motion to Proceed Rejected46–52
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