Latest action. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 122. (consideration: continuing resolutionA stopgap law funding the government at existing levels when the annual appropriations bills are not done by October 1.Read the full definition (opens a new tab) S2265)
This joint resolution failed the vote the record describes below. A measure that fails is not revived; the same text has to be introduced again as a new measure.
The record's latest action, on May 13, 2026: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 122. (consideration: CR S2265)
A joint resolution travels the same road as a bill: both chambers pass it and the President signs it, and it then has the same force as any other law. The label is largely a matter of custom, often used for narrow or time-limited measures.
One exception matters. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution is not sent to the President at all. It goes to the states, and three quarters of them have to ratify it.
Yes. 1 recorded roll-call vote cites this measure, listed further down this page with every member's position.
Raphael Warnock (D-GA) introduced it on March 19, 2026. No cosponsors are recorded.
Cosponsoring is a formal signature on the text. It is not a commitment to vote for the measure, it does not bind anyone's party, and a long list of cosponsors is a measure of attention rather than of prospects.
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