US SJR6 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 43-0)
Status: Introduced on February 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-11-10 - Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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Roll Calls

2011-11-10 - Senate - On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 6 (Y: 46 N: 52 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2011-11-10SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.
2011-11-10SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7324-7326)
2011-11-09SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7239-7263)
2011-11-03SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.
2011-11-03SenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)
2011-02-16SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Same As/Similar To

HJR37 (Same As) 2011-04-13 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 34.

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