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S.J.Res. 13Became law

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.

Introduced: Feb 4, 2025

Latest action date: Jun 20, 2025

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Became Public Law No: 119-19.

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Feb 4, 2025
Recorded roll calls
3

Status detail: Congress.gov records that the measure became law.

Plain-language overview

What this bill does

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency titled Business Combinations Under the Bank Merger Act and published on September 25, 2024. The rule revises procedures for reviewing applications for proposed bank mergers, such as by removing automatic approvals under an expedited review procedure and by discontinuing streamlined application forms.

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Finance and Financial Sector

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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBanking and financial institutions regulationCongressional oversightCorporate finance and managementDepartment of the Treasury

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Checked against Congress.gov Oct 13, 2026.

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  1. Became Public Law No: 119-19.

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  2. Became Public Law No: 119-19.

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  3. Signed by President.

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  4. Signed by President.

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  5. Presented to President.

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  6. Presented to President.

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  7. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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  8. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).

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  9. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 207 (Roll no. 137).

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  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2177-2178)

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  11. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 13, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

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  12. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

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  13. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 13.

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  14. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.

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  15. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H2168-2175)

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  16. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 13 and S.J. Res. 31 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each joint resolution. The resolution also provides for a motion to commit on both joint resolutions.

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  17. Held at the desk.

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  18. Received in the House.

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  19. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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  20. Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237. (text: CR S2793)

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  21. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 237.

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  22. Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2789, S2789-2796)

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  23. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

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  24. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 69.

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  25. Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2769)

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  26. Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 233.

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  27. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).

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  28. Introduced in Senate

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  29. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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Roll-call votes

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PassedMay 20, 2025House · Roll call 137

On Passage

220 Yea207 Nay6 Not Voting
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David ScottNay
Donald NorcrossNot Voting
Doug LaMalfaYea
Emanuel CleaverNot Voting
Eric SwalwellNay
Gary J. PalmerNot Voting
Gerald E. ConnollyNot Voting
Greg StantonNot Voting
Ilhan OmarNot Voting
Marjorie Taylor GreeneYea
Mark E. GreenYea
Mikie SherrillNay
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickNay
Tony GonzalesYea
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)May 7, 2025Senate · Roll call 237

On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 13

47 Nay52 Yea1 Not Voting
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Tom CottonNot Voting
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-46)May 6, 2025Senate · Roll call 233

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 13

46 Nay53 Yea1 Not Voting
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Bernard SandersNot Voting

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