SJRES52: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5…
115th Congress (2017–2019) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
This page covers SJRES52 in the 115th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES52 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SJRES52 are listed below.
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".
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
2 |
| Chamber |
Senate |
| Latest vote |
2018-05-16: Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) |
| Latest action |
2018-05-16: Held at the desk. |
| Policy area |
Science, Technology, Communications |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
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.
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Consumer affairs, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Internet and video services, Internet, web applications, social media, Telephone and wireless communication
Roll-call votes on SJRES52 (115th 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 |
| 2018-05-16 |
Senate |
On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 52 |
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47) |
37 |
29 |
0 |
Official tally |
| 2018-05-16 |
Senate |
On the Motion to Proceed S. J. Res. 52 |
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47) |
37 |
29 |
0 |
Official tally |
What is SJRES52 in the 115th Congress?
SJRES52 (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…) was introduced in the 115th Congress (2017–2019) by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].
What is the latest action on SJRES52?
On 2018-05-16: Held at the desk.
How many roll-call votes were held on SJRES52?
2 recorded votes in the 115th Congress. The most recent, on 2018-05-16, was "On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 52": Joint Resolution Passed (52-47).
Is this the same bill as SJRES52 in other Congresses?
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES52 was also used in the 116th Congress for different legislation.
