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119th Congress (1st) Vote 233 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

5/6/2025, 1:26 PM

Congress119
Number#233
Session1

Vote Summary

SJRES 13 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.

119th Congress (1st) Vote 233 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 13, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.. SJRES 13 was introduced on February 4, 2025 by 1 Sponsors and 10 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 SJ Res 13 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove a rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury. This rule pertains to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act. The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to express disapproval of certain rules and regulations.

The purpose of this resolution is to challenge the rule proposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the process for reviewing applications under the Bank Merger Act. The resolution seeks to prevent the implementation of this rule by expressing congressional disapproval.

The resolution is currently being considered by Congress and has garnered attention from both sides of the political spectrum. Supporters of the resolution argue that the rule proposed by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency could have negative implications for the banking industry and consumers. Opponents of the resolution, on the other hand, believe that the rule is necessary for streamlining the application process under the Bank Merger Act. Overall, Bill 119 SJ Res 13 is a significant piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate surrounding banking regulations and the role of Congress in overseeing federal agencies.

The vote passed with a tally of 53 For, 46 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 0 Democrats, 53 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 45 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 1 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 1 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

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Republican

Independent

53

0

53

0


Voting Against

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Republican

Independent

46

45

0

1


Voting Present

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Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

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Republican

Independent

1

0

0

1


Official Vote Question

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 13 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.


Official Vote Result

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)

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 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury relating to the review of applications under the Bank Merger Act.