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Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 197 (119th Congress)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…

U.S. Senate

Latest action Sep 29, 2026

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Democratic)

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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

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Summary

A Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval: if enacted, it would void the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule setting Affordable Care Act benefit and payment parameters for 2027 and rules for the Basic Health Program.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · U.S. Senate

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Cosponsors

14

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  • Democratic13
  • Other1

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: On the Motion to Proceed

    U.S. SenateSep 29, 2026Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected

    (48) (51) (0) (1)

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Full history

  1. Sep 29, 2026

    Motion to Proceed to Consideration of Measure Rejected in Senate by Yea-nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: cr S5139-5140)

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 51. Record Vote Number: 251. (consideration: CR S5139-5140)

    U.S. Senate

  2. Jul 14, 2026

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 456.

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 456.

    U.S. Senate

  3. Jul 14, 2026

    In committee

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

    U.S. Senate

  4. Jun 17, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  5. Jun 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  1. Jun 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  2. Jun 17, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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