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S.J.Res. 22 (114th)

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.

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Introduced

17 September 2015

Last action

21 January 2016 · Veto

Status

Veto message indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S147)

Sponsors

Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS], Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Sasse, Ben [R-NE], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Subjects

Environment

Source updated

7 April 2025

Environment

Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 17 September 2015

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 September 2015

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 October 2015

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 286.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 30 October 2015

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7675; text: CR S7675)

    Source: Discharge

  5. 30 October 2015

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).(consideration: CR S7675; text: CR S7675)

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 November 2015

    Vote

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 43. Record Vote Number: 296.

    Source: Floor

  7. 4 November 2015

    Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7703-7715, S7735-7743)

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 November 2015

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 297.(text: CR S7743)

    Source: Floor

  9. 5 November 2015

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 November 2015

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  11. 16 November 2015

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  12. 11 January 2016

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 583 Reported to House. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 January 2016

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 January 2016

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 166 (Roll no. 45). (text: CR H335)

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 January 2016

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 253 - 166 (Roll no. 45).(text: CR H335)

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 January 2016

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 583. (consideration: CR H335-346)

    Source: Floor

  17. 13 January 2016

    Floor

    The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1644, S.J. Res. 22 and H.R. 3662. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from January 14, 2016, through January 22, 2016.

    Source: Floor

  18. 13 January 2016

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H346)

    Source: Floor

  19. 19 January 2016

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  20. 19 January 2016

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  21. 20 January 2016

    President

    Vetoed by President.

    Source: President

  22. 20 January 2016

    President

    Vetoed by President.

    Source: President

  23. 20 January 2016

    Floor

    Cloture motion on the veto message presented in Senate. (consideration: CR S111-112; text: CR S111)

    Source: Floor

  24. 20 January 2016

    Veto

    Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.

    Source: Veto

  25. 21 January 2016

    Vote

    Cloture on the veto message not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 40. Record Vote Number: 5. (consideration: CR S146-147; text: CR S146)

    Source: Floor

  26. 21 January 2016

    Veto

    Veto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S143-147)

    Source: Veto

Votes

21 January 2016 · Cloture Motion Rejected · On the Cloture Motion S.J.Res. 22 · Cloture Motion Rejected · Official source

Yes 52 · No 40 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 8

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

4 November 2015 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 22 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 53 · No 44 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 3

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

3 November 2015 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 22 · Motion to Proceed Agreed to · Official source

Yes 55 · No 43 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 2

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

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