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118th Congress (2nd) Vote 169 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".

5/16/2024, 12:48 PM

Congress118
Number#169
Session2

Vote Summary

HJRES 109 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".

118th Congress (2nd) Vote 169 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 109, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".. HJRES 109 was introduced on February 1, 2024 by 1 Sponsors and 8 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 hjres 109 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121." The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The rule in question, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121, is a guideline issued by the SEC that provides clarification on how companies should account for certain transactions in their financial statements. The bill seeks to challenge this rule and prevent it from being implemented.

If passed, Bill 118 hjres 109 would signify Congress's disapproval of the SEC's rule and prevent it from taking effect. This legislative action is part of Congress's oversight role in ensuring that federal agencies are acting in the best interest of the public and following proper procedures when issuing regulations. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 109 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over financial regulations and the role of Congress in overseeing the actions of federal agencies like the SEC.

The vote failed with a tally of 60 For, 38 Against, 0 Present, and 2 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 11 Democrats, 48 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 36 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 1 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

60

11

48

1


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

38

36

0

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

2

1

1

0


Official Vote Question

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 109 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".


Official Vote Result

Joint Resolution Passed (60-38)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".