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S.J.Res. 7Passed Senate
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 "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".
Introduced: Jan 27, 2025
Latest action date: May 9, 2025
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
- 2
Status detail: The full action history records passage in the Senate.
Plain-language overview
What this bill does
This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission titled Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program and published on August 20, 2024. The rule permits schools and libraries participating in the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-Rate) to purchase discounted Wi-Fi hotspots and associated mobile connectivity service for off-premises use by students, school staff, and library patrons. Under the rule, E-Rate participants must implement acceptable use policies that require hotspots to be used primarily for educational purposes.
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Science, Technology, Communications
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Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBroadcasting, cable, digital technologiesCongressional oversightEducational technology and distance educationFederal Communications Commission (FCC)School administration
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Checked against Congress.gov Oct 25, 2026.
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FloorHouse floor actionsReceived in the House.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2807, S2813)
FloorSenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238. (text: CR S2813)
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 38. Record Vote Number: 238.
FloorLibrary of CongressMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2770-2772)
FloorSenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 235.
FloorSenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
DischargeSenateSenate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
CommitteeLibrary of CongressPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 24.
CalendarsSenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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Joint Resolution Passed (50-38)May 8, 2025Senate · Roll call 238
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 7
38 Nay12 Not Voting50 Yea
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Alex PadillaNot Voting
Amy KlobucharNot Voting
Andy KimNay
Ashley MoodyYea
Bill CassidyYea
Bill HagertyYea
Brian SchatzNay
Catherine Cortez MastoNot Voting
Christopher MurphyNot Voting
Cynthia M. LummisNot Voting
Dan SullivanYea
Deb FischerYea
Eric SchmittYea
Jack ReedNay
Jacky RosenNay
James E. RischNot Voting
Jeanne ShaheenNot Voting
Jeff MerkleyNay
Jerry MoranYea
Jim BanksYea
John BoozmanYea
John CornynYea
John FettermanNot Voting
John HoevenYea
John KennedyYea
John ThuneYea
Jon HustedYea
Jon OssoffNay
Joni ErnstYea
Josh HawleyYea
Kevin CramerYea
Mark KellyNay
Mike CrapoYea
Mike LeeYea
Mike RoundsYea
Patty MurrayNay
Peter WelchNay
Rand PaulYea
Rick ScottYea
Roger F. WickerNot Voting
Ron JohnsonYea
Ron WydenNay
Ruben GallegoNot Voting
Steve DainesYea
Tammy DuckworthNot Voting
Ted BuddYea
Ted CruzYea
Thom TillisYea
Tim KaineNay
Tim ScottYea
Tim SheehyYea
Tina SmithNot Voting
Todd YoungYea
Tom CottonYea
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (53-47)May 6, 2025Senate · Roll call 235
On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 7
47 Nay53 Yea
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Alex PadillaNay
Andy KimNay
Ashley MoodyYea
Bill CassidyYea
Bill HagertyYea
Brian SchatzNay
Dan SullivanYea
Deb FischerYea
Eric SchmittYea
Jack ReedNay
Jacky RosenNay
Jeff MerkleyNay
Jerry MoranYea
Jim BanksYea
John BoozmanYea
John CornynYea
John HoevenYea
John KennedyYea
John ThuneYea
Jon HustedYea
Jon OssoffNay
Joni ErnstYea
Josh HawleyYea
Kevin CramerYea
Mark KellyNay
Mike CrapoYea
Mike LeeYea
Mike RoundsYea
Patty MurrayNay
Peter WelchNay
Rand PaulYea
Rick ScottYea
Ron JohnsonYea
Ron WydenNay
Steve DainesYea
Ted BuddYea
Ted CruzYea
Thom TillisYea
Tim KaineNay
Tim ScottYea
Tim SheehyYea
Tina SmithNay
Todd YoungYea
Tom CottonYea
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