A 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".

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 337.

S.J.Res.52 through Congress

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SenateJul 31, 2019IntroducedOfficial record

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Related House measure: H.J.Res.74 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".

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Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Jul 31, 2019

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.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] · D–VA

Committees

Finance Committee

46 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Oct 30, 2019
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 337.
Senate roll call 337 · Individual votes
Oct 30, 2019
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 43 - 52. Record Vote Number: 337.
Senate roll call 337 · Individual votes
Oct 30, 2019
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6263-6271)
Oct 29, 2019
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S6220-6225, S6228-6235)
Oct 29, 2019
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Oct 29, 2019
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6220)
Oct 29, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 278.
Oct 29, 2019
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Oct 29, 2019
Senate Committee on Finance discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Jul 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 31, 2019
Introduced in Senate

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Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HJRES 74 · 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".

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Discuss S.J.Res.52, 116th Congress: A 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".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2019-10-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sjres52/BILLS-116sjres52pcs.htm

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Discuss S.J.Res.52, 116th Congress: A 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".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2019-10-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sjres52/BILLS-116sjres52pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T16:03:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.52, 116th Congress: A 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".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2019-10-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sjres52/BILLS-116sjres52pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T16:03:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss S.J.Res.52, 116th Congress: A 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".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/52

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2019-10-29.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sjres52/BILLS-116sjres52pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T16:03:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.J.Res.52 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.