S.J.Res. 52A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers".

1 recorded action15 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Mark R. Warner [D-VA]
Cosponsors: 46 · 44 Democrats · 2 Independents
Policy area: Health
Committee: Finance Committee
Latest action: Oct 30, 2019 · Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 337.

IntroducedJul 31, 2019
Failed in the SenateOct 30, 2019
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

This joint resolution rescinds the State Relief and Empowerment Waivers guidance issued on October 24, 2018, which relaxes the criteria for states to obtain waivers from certain health insurance plan coverage requirements.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.J.Res. 52 as introduced in Senate on Jul 31, 2019. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedSenate roll call 337

Senate Oct 30, 2019

On the Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 52

Joint Resolution Defeated

43 Yea 52 Nay 5 not voting

Party-line vote 1 of 95 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors46 · 44 Democrats · 2 Independents

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 52 and vote against it. 46 signed when it was filed.

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S.J.Res. 52A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to "State Relief and Empowerment Waivers".

1 recorded action15 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Mark R. Warner [D-VA]
Cosponsors: 46 · 44 Democrats · 2 Independents
Policy area: Health
Committee: Finance Committee
Latest action: Oct 30, 2019 · Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 337.

IntroducedJul 31, 2019
Failed in the SenateOct 30, 2019
Passed the HouseNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedSenate roll call 337

Senate Oct 30, 2019

On the Joint Resolution

S.J.Res. 52

Joint Resolution Defeated

43 Yea 52 Nay 5 not voting

Party-line vote 1 of 95 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

Open the official roll call

How the chamber split

One dot per member. Select a seat or a bar to filter the list.

DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

By party select a segment to filter

All members100 members

Democratic45 members

Independent2 members

Republican53 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors46 · 44 Democrats · 2 Independents

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S.J.Res. 52 and vote against it. 46 signed when it was filed.

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 5211 organizations

Organizations that named S.J.Res. 52 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +5 more4 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESfiled by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Retirement · Government Issues · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Agriculture +23 more3 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK INCfiled by AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.

Transportation · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +2 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS INC (NORD)filed by NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS, INC. (NORD)

Budget/Appropriations · Medicare/Medicaid · Health Issues · Pharmacy +2 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Immigration · Homeland Security · Defense · Trade (domestic/foreign) +14 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA

Alcohol and Drug Abuse · Welfare · Government Issues · Immigration +15 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Budget/Appropriations · Medicare/Medicaid · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +5 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2020Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Tobacco · Housing · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Banking +25 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

NATIONAL HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATIONfiled by CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

Budget/Appropriations · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs · Medicare/Medicaid · Insurance +1 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2019Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Health Issues · Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption +4 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

18 disclosures name this measure. Retrieved from LDA.gov on 2026-10-05. Senate Office of Public Records cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from LDA.gov.

Who lobbied on S.J.Res. 5211 organizations

Organizations that named S.J.Res. 52 in a lobbying disclosure. Only those that cited the bill by number appear, so this is a floor, not a full list.

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Health Issues · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +5 more4 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEESfiled by AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES

Retirement · Government Issues · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · Agriculture +23 more3 filings · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2020Filing

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK INCfiled by AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CANCER ACTION NETWORK, INC.

Transportation · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code · Medicare/Medicaid · Budget/Appropriations +2 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS INC (NORD)filed by NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS, INC. (NORD)

Budget/Appropriations · Medicare/Medicaid · Health Issues · Pharmacy +2 more2 filings · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Immigration · Homeland Security · Defense · Trade (domestic/foreign) +14 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

HERITAGE ACTION FOR AMERICA

Alcohol and Drug Abuse · Welfare · Government Issues · Immigration +15 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, INC.

Aviation/Airlines/Airports · Budget/Appropriations · Medicare/Medicaid · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code +5 more1 filing · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2020Filing

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE

Tobacco · Housing · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · Banking +25 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing

NATIONAL HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATIONfiled by CAVAROCCHI RUSCIO DENNIS ASSOCIATES, L.L.C.

Budget/Appropriations · Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs · Medicare/Medicaid · Insurance +1 more1 filing · 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2019Filing

PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA INCfiled by PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA, INC.

Health Issues · Foreign Relations · Budget/Appropriations · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption +4 more1 filing · 4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2019Filing