A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390.

S.J.Res.60 through Congress

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Related House measure: H.J.Res.94 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 8, 2022

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Education rule published on July 6, 2022, concerning final priorities, requirements, definitions, and selection criteria for the Charter Schools Program.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · R–SC

Committees

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

24 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Dec 14, 2022
Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390.
Senate roll call 390 · Individual votes
Dec 14, 2022
Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 49. Record Vote Number: 390.
Senate roll call 390 · Individual votes
Dec 14, 2022
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7153)
Dec 13, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 640.
Dec 13, 2022
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Dec 13, 2022
Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Sep 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sep 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate

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HJRES 94 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

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Discuss S.J.Res.60, 117th Congress: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2022-12-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sjres60/BILLS-117sjres60pcs.htm

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Discuss S.J.Res.60, 117th Congress: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2022-12-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sjres60/BILLS-117sjres60pcs.htm

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Discuss S.J.Res.60, 117th Congress: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2022-12-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sjres60/BILLS-117sjres60pcs.htm

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Discuss S.J.Res.60, 117th Congress: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Final Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Program (CSP)-Grants to State Entities (State Entity Grants); Grants to Charter Management Organizations for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (CMO Grants); and Grants to Charter School Developers for the Opening of New Charter Schools and for the Replication and Expansion of High-Quality Charter Schools (Developer Grants)".

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/60

Text version to examine: Placed on Calendar Senate · 2022-12-13.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/sjres60/BILLS-117sjres60pcs.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T10:26:23Z. 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.60 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.