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Senate roll call 654 · 119th Congress · Dec 18, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary

On Dec 18, 2025, the Senate voted 50–50 on “On the Joint Resolution” (SJRES 82). Result: Joint Resolution Defeated. By party: Republicans 3–50, Democrats 45–0, Independents 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Joint Resolution Defeated
Yes
50
No
50
Did not vote
4
Date
Dec 18, 2025

By party

  • Republicans3 yes · 50 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no
  • Independents2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

The bill

S.J.Res. 82: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A joint resolution providing for…: Senate Vote, Dec 18, 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-S-654/a-joint-resolution-providing-for-congressional-disapproval-under-chapt (accessed 2026-10-17).

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