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The Senate narrowly passed Senate Joint Resolution 77 in a 50-46 bipartisan vote. The measure required a simple majority of those present to pass.
This was a vote on S.J.Res. 77. A joint resolution is a legislative measure that, if passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President, carries the same force of law as a bill. These resolutions are often used for specific purposes, such as disapproving of federal agency rules or addressing limited legal matters. Procedurally, this was the final vote to determine if the Senate would adopt the resolution. To pass, it required a simple majority of the senators present and voting. Because 96 senators cast a vote, the threshold for success was 49 'yea' votes. The resolution passed with a narrow margin and reflected a rare split within both major parties. With 50 senators in favor and 46 opposed, the resolution now moves to the next stage of the legislative process, which typically involves consideration by the House of Representatives or being sent to the President for a signature.
The resolution will be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration if it has not already passed there, or to the President for approval.
Why it matters. The extremely narrow margin and the bipartisan split suggest the resolution addresses a highly contentious issue that does not align strictly with party leadership.
Who’s affected. Congress: Legislators must navigate a rare instance where party discipline did not hold for either side.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was divided, with 21 members voting yes and 22 members voting no.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was also split, with 25 members voting yes and 24 members voting no.
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 77
Oct 29, 2025
The Senate narrowly passed Senate Joint Resolution 77 in a 50-46 bipartisan vote.
The measure required a simple majority of those present to pass.