S.J.Res. 9 · 118th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status with Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment".

Introduced on Feb 7, 2023 by Roger Marshall (R-KS). 5 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Sep 28, 2023): Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 46. Record Vote Number: 242.

Stage
Vetoed
Introduced
Feb 7, 2023
Cosponsors
5
0 from the other party
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. 5Vetoed
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Birds
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of the Interior
  • Endangered and threatened species

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Roger MarshallR-KSSponsor

Republicans · 5

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On the Joint Resolution
    May 3, 2023· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 50–48
  2. On Passage
    Jul 27, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 221–206
  3. On Overriding the Veto
    Sep 28, 2023· Senate· Passage· Veto Sustained 47–46

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 7, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 7, 2023 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  3. May 3, 2023Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  4. May 3, 2023 · SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. May 3, 2023 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1478-1500)
  6. May 3, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 110.(text: CR S1500)Senate · Roll call 110
  7. May 3, 2023 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 110. (text: CR S1500)Senate · Roll call 110
  8. May 4, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  9. May 5, 2023 · HouseReceived in the House.
  10. May 5, 2023 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  11. Jul 26, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 614 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4366, S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4366, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24, under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for both joint resolutions and one motion to commit for both joint resolutions.
  12. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 614. (consideration: CR H4044-4049)
  13. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 4366, S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4366, under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit. The resolution provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 9 and S.J. Res. 24, under a closed rule with one hour of general debate for both joint resolutions and one motion to commit for both joint resolutions.
  14. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 9.
  15. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  16. Jul 27, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S. J. Res. 9, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Grijalva demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  17. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4051-4052)
  18. Jul 27, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 206 (Roll no. 381). (text: CR H4044)House · Roll call 381
  19. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 206 (Roll no. 381). (text: CR H4044)House · Roll call 381
  20. Jul 27, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Sep 14, 2023Presented to President.
  22. Sep 14, 2023 · HousePresented to President.
  23. Sep 26, 2023Vetoed by President.
  24. Sep 26, 2023 · HouseVetoed by President.
  25. Sep 26, 2023 · SenateVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk.
  26. Sep 28, 2023 · SenateVeto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S4739-4740)
  27. Sep 28, 2023Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 46. Record Vote Number: 242.Senate · Roll call 242
  28. Sep 28, 2023 · SenateFailed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 46. Record Vote Number: 242.Senate · Roll call 242

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA)5 reports
    $4.7M reported (all issues)
  2. Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A.1 report
    $19.1M reported (all issues)
  3. DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE1 report
    $39.9K reported (all issues)
  4. Earthjustice1 report
    $169.1K reported (all issues)
  5. FRIENDS OF THE EARTH (ACTION), INC.1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)
  6. Friends of the Earth1 report
    $360K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

Sources and method

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 6, 2026 · loaded Oct 6, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.