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The Senate rejected S.J.Res. 10, a joint resolution that failed to gain enough support to pass. The measure was defeated 47-52 by a bipartisan coalition of senators from both parties.
This vote was held to determine whether the Senate would pass Senate Joint Resolution 10 (S.J.Res. 10). A joint resolution is a formal legislative proposal that, much like a regular bill, requires the approval of both the House and the Senate and the signature of the President to have the force of law. Under Senate rules for this type of measure, a simple majority of the senators present and voting is required for passage. This means the resolution needed more "yes" votes than "no" votes to succeed. In this instance, with 99 senators casting votes, at least 50 "yes" votes were required for the resolution to pass. The resolution was defeated after failing to reach that threshold. The vote was notable for its bipartisan nature; rather than split along party lines, both the Democratic and Republican caucuses were divided, with significant numbers of members from both parties voting against the proposal. Because the resolution failed in the Senate, it will not proceed to the House of Representatives or the President.
Because the resolution failed to pass the Senate, no further action will be taken on this measure, and it will not be sent to the House of Representatives.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was divided, with 20 members voting in favor and 25 voting against.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was also split, with 24 members voting in favor and 26 voting against.
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 10
Feb 26, 2025
The Senate rejected S.J.Res.
10, a joint resolution that failed to gain enough support to pass. The measure was defeated 47-52 by a bipartisan coalition of senators from both parties.