S.J.Res. 86A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".

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Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse [D-RI]
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Committee: Environment and Public Works Committee
Latest action: Jan 7, 2026 · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 50. Record Vote Number: 4.

IntroducedOct 1, 2025
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What the measure doesCRS summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) final rule titled Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period (90 Fed. Reg. 41893) and published on August 28, 2025. The final rule approved South Dakota’s revision to its state implementation plan to satisfy the requirements of the EPA’s regional haze rule. (The regional haze rule requires states to take actions to improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas.)

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S.J.Res. 86 as introduced in Senate on Oct 1, 2025. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedSenate roll call 4

Senate Jan 7, 2026

On the Motion to Proceed

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Motion to Proceed Rejected

43 Yea 50 Nay 7 not voting

Party-line vote No voting member broke with their own party.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsIndependentsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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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.

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