S.J.Res.6 - A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.

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  • Official: A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. as introduced.

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Result: Motion to Proceed Rejected - November 10, 2011

Roll call number 200 in the Senate

Question: On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 6

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 46%
 

Official Summary

2/16/2011--Introduced.Expresses Congress's disapproval of the rule adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 21, 2010, relating to preserving the open Internet and broadband industry practices. Prohibits such rule from having any force or effect.

Organizations Supporting S.J.Res.6

  • Citizens Against Government Waste
  • Fractured Atlas
  • Heritage Action for America
  • Metro PCS
  • Verizon Communications
  • Americans For Prosperity
  • ...and 1 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing S.J.Res.6

  • American Library Association
  • Future of Music Coalition
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Consumer's Union
  • Free Press Action Fund
  • Association of Free Community Papers
  • ...and 3 more. See all.
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