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S.J.Res. 52: 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 “Restoring Internet Freedom”.

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Photo of sponsor Edward “Ed” Markey

Edward “Ed” Markey

Sponsor. Junior Senator for Massachusetts. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 16, 2018
Length: 2 pages
Introduced:

Feb 27, 2018

Status:

Passed Senate (House next) on May 16, 2018

This resolution passed in the Senate on May 16, 2018 and goes to the House next for consideration.

History

Feb 27, 2018
 
Introduced

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May 9, 2018
 
Ordered Reported

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May 16, 2018
 
Passed Senate (House next)

The resolution was passed in a vote in the Senate. It goes to the House next.

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Passed House

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Signed by the President

S.J.Res. 52 is a joint resolution in the United States Congress.

A joint resolution is often used in the same manner as a bill. If passed by both the House and Senate in identical form and signed by the President, it becomes a law. Joint resolutions are also used to propose amendments to the Constitution.

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