SJRES63: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5…
115th Congress (2017–2019) · Senate joint resolution · Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
This page covers SJRES63 in the 115th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so SJRES63 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered SJRES63 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 Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "Short-Term, Limited Duration Insurance".
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
1 |
| Chamber |
Senate |
| Latest vote |
2018-10-10: Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50) |
| Latest action |
2018-10-10: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 – 50. Record Vote Number: 226. |
| Policy area |
Health |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
This joint resolution nullifies a rule by the Department of Treasury, the Department of Labor, and the Department of Health and Human Services regarding short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans. Short-term, limited-duration health insurance plans are plans that may only offer coverage for a limited amount of time under law and that are exempt from the market requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (e.g., coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions). The rule increases the maximum authorized duration of such plans from less than 3 months (including renewals) to an initial maximum duration of less than 12 months (with a total duration of up to 36 months, including renewals). The rule takes effect October 2, 2018.
Subjects: Congressional oversight, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Health care costs and insurance, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Roll-call votes on SJRES63 (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 |
| 2018-10-10 |
Senate |
On the Joint Resolution S. J. Res. 63 |
Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50) |
35 |
31 |
0 |
Official tally |
What is SJRES63 in the 115th Congress?
SJRES63 (A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of Labor, and Secretary of…) was introduced in the 115th Congress (2017–2019) by Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].
What is the latest action on SJRES63?
On 2018-10-10: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 – 50. Record Vote Number: 226.
How many roll-call votes were held on SJRES63?
1 recorded vote in the 115th Congress. The most recent, on 2018-10-10, was "On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 63": Joint Resolution Defeated (50-50).
Is this the same bill as SJRES63 in other Congresses?
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. SJRES63 was also used in the 117th Congress for different legislation.
