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SJRES37: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5…

117th Congress (2021–2023) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]

This page covers SJRES37 in the 117th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES37 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SJRES37 are listed below.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".


Key facts

Item Detail
Roll-call votes 1
Chamber Senate
Latest vote 2022-03-15: Joint Resolution Passed (57-40)
Latest action 2022-03-15: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 – 40. Record Vote Number: 81. (text: CR S1171)
Policy area Health
Official record Congress.gov

What the bill does

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.

Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Aviation and airports, Cardiovascular and respiratory health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency medical services and trauma care, Health technology, devices, supplies, Infectious and parasitic diseases, Marine and inland water transportation


Roll-call votes on SJRES37 (117th Congress)

Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.

Date Chamber Question Result Yea Nay Not voting Record
2022-03-15 Senate On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 37 Joint Resolution Passed (57-40) 45 32 3 Official tally

Other bills numbered SJRES37

SJRES37 in the 119th Congress (2025–2027): A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on…
SJRES37 in the 116th Congress (2019–2021): A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export to the…


Frequently asked

What is SJRES37 in the 117th Congress?

SJRES37 (A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement…) was introduced in the 117th Congress (2021–2023) by Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY].

What is the latest action on SJRES37?

On 2022-03-15: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 57 – 40. Record Vote Number: 81. (text: CR S1171)

How many roll-call votes were held on SJRES37?

1 recorded vote in the 117th Congress. The most recent, on 2022-03-15, was "On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 37": Joint Resolution Passed (57-40).

Is this the same bill as SJRES37 in other Congresses?

No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES37 was also used in the 119th, 116th Congress for different legislation.