S.J.Res. 7: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".

What this measure contains

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Communications Commission titled Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program and published on August 20, 2024. The rule permits schools and libraries participating in the Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support program (E-Rate) to purchase discounted Wi-Fi hotspots and associated mobile connectivity service for off-premises use by students, school staff, and library patrons. Under the rule, E-Rate participants must implement acceptable use policies that require hotspots to be used primarily for educational purposes.

This is the description in the imported bill snapshot. It may describe a later draft than the version considered in this vote. The recorded motion above identifies the decision; the bill description does not establish the exact text voted on.

Official measure page ↗

Official text and draft versions

• Engrossed in Senate· May 8, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Placed on Calendar Senate· Mar 5, 2025 · Official original ↗
• Introduced in Senate· Jan 27, 2025 · Official original ↗

Document dates help distinguish drafts. A document published before the vote is not proof that this was the version considered.

Recorded decision and member tally

On the Joint Resolution

This record lists 100 members; its source-reported total is 100.

This is a full Senate roll call. It lists every member serving that day, including those who answered present or did not vote. Vacant seats are not listed.

Source outcome: passed.

Yes

50

No

38

Not voting

12

Present

0

This outcome applies to the recorded motion. It does not by itself mean the measure became law. The original description and each member’s recorded vote are preserved below.

This Senate roll call was imported from Voteview, a UCLA project that republishes House and Senate votes from the official record, because senate.gov's vote files weren't available to the importer. Check the official Senate record for the authoritative tally.

Members listed for this decision

Names are printed as the chamber records them. A profile link appears when the member's Bioguide ID in the roll call matches an officeholder on Govotency's roster; links are never made from a name or seat.