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 "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
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This joint resolution seeks to disapprove a rule by the Federal Communications Commission related to the E-Rate Program, which aims to address the homework gap. The resolution effectively nullifies the rule, preventing it from taking effect.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 238 · 2025-05-08
49 Yea · 37 Nay · 0 Present · 12 Not voting — Joint Resolution Passed (50-38)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Joint Resolution</question>
<vote_title>S.J. Res. 7</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Joint Resolution Passed
Actions (13)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. |
| 2025-01-27 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-03-05 | — | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24. |
| 2025-03-05 | — | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). |
| 2025-03-05 | — | Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). |
| 2025-05-06 | — | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772) |
| 2025-05-06 | — | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235. |
| 2025-05-08 | — | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-05-08 | — | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813) |
| 2025-05-08 | — | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. |
| 2025-05-08 | — | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813) |
| 2025-05-09 | 13:04:13 | Received in the House. |
| 2025-05-09 | 13:04:45 | Held at the desk. |
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- 2025-05-09
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