A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Restoring Internet Freedom".

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Introduced

27 February 2018

Last action

16 May 2018 · Floor

Status

Held at the desk.

Sponsors

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Maggie Hassan, Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Catherine Cortez Masto, Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA], Sen. Donnelly, Joe [D-IN], Rep. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE-At Large], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Heitkamp, Heidi [D-ND], Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Restoring Internet Freedom." The rule published on February 22, 2018: (1) restores the classification of broadband Internet access service as a lightly-regulated "information service"; (2) reinstates private mobile service classification of mobile broadband Internet access service; (3) requires Internet service providers to disclose information about their network management practices, performance characteristics, and commercial terms of service; and (4) eliminates the Internet Conduct Standard and the bright-line rules.

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Timeline

27 February 2018
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
27 February 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
9 May 2018
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
Source: Calendars
9 May 2018
Discharge
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Source: Discharge
9 May 2018
Committee
Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Source: Committee
15 May 2018
Committee
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 115-322.
Source: Committee
16 May 2018
Floor
Held at the desk.
Source: Floor
16 May 2018
Floor
Received in the House.
Source: Floor
16 May 2018
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 97.(text: CR S2709)
Source: Floor
16 May 2018
Floor
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S2698)
Source: Floor

Votes

16 May 2018 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 52 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source

Yes 52 · No 47 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Engrossed in Senate · 16 May 2018 · Official file
Placed on Calendar Senate · 9 May 2018 · Official file
Introduced in Senate · 27 February 2018 · Official file

Documents

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Engrossed in Senate (text)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 May 2018
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Engrossed in Senate (PDF)
Engrossed in Senate · EN · 16 May 2018
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Passed Senate without amendment
summary · EN · 16 May 2018
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Placed on Calendar Senate (text)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 9 May 2018
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Placed on Calendar Senate (PDF)
Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 9 May 2018
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 February 2018
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Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 February 2018
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Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 February 2018
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/52
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/sjres/52
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