United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SJRES 6 — A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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

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  2. Died in session

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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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Action History

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

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

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

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

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

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

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SJRES 6 do?
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.
Who sponsors SJRES 6?
SJRES 6 is sponsored by Kay Hutchison (Republican).
What is the current status of SJRES 6?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SJRES 6?
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