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S.J.Res. 6 (112th)

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

failedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

16 February 2011

Last action

10 November 2011 · Floor

Status

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 200.

Sponsors

Sen. Hutchison, Kay Bailey [R-TX], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN], Sen. Ayotte, Kelly [R-NH], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY], Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA], Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN], Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE], Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ], Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT], Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ], Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Sen. Sessions, Jeff [R-AL], Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL], Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME], Sen. Thune, John [R-SD], Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]

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5 December 2025

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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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Timeline

  1. 16 February 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 February 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 November 2011

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.

    Source: Calendars

  4. 3 November 2011

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)

    Source: Discharge

  5. 3 November 2011

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).(consideration: CR S7141; text: CR S7141)

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 November 2011

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7239-7263)

    Source: Floor

  7. 10 November 2011

    Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S7324-7326)

    Source: Floor

Votes

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  • Placed on Calendar Senate (text)

    Placed on Calendar Senate · EN · 3 November 2011

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