A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to representation case procedures.

S.J.Res. 8 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) has vetoed — introduced on Feb 9, 2015, sponsored by Lamar Alexander with 51 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: Feb 9, 2015
Co-sponsors: 51
Policy area: Labor and Employment

What it does

Disapproves and nullifies the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board and published December 15, 2014, relating to representation case procedures.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 51 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 9, 2015
Passed the SenateMar 4, 2015
Passed the HouseMar 19, 2015
Sent to the PresidentMar 27, 2015
VetoedMar 31, 2015

Latest action: Motion to table the veto message to accompany S. J. Res. 8 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 3. Record Vote Number: 172. (consideration: CR S2644) (May 5, 2015)

How Congress voted

On the Motion to Table
Senate · May 5, 2015 · Motion to Table Agreed to96–3
On Passage
House · Mar 19, 2015 · Passed232–186
On the Joint Resolution
Senate · Mar 4, 2015 · Joint Resolution Passed53–46
On the Motion to Proceed
Senate · Mar 3, 2015 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to53–45

Every roll call vote on this bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Mar 3, 2015
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · Mar 4, 2015
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…House · Mar 19, 2015
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…Senate · May 5, 2015

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Committees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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