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Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".

S.J.Res. 103 · Senate resolution Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic resolution with 37 Democratic cosponsors · See all 39 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 72.

Introduced, nothing more yet

Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.

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Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced

How Congress voted

What this bill would do

This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The rule in question relates to "Reproductive Health Services" and was published in the Federal Register on December 31, 2025. If passed, the resolution would dictate that the rule has no force or effect. It was introduced by Mr. Blumenthal and several other senators.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Would women be better off under this?

    The disapproval of a reproductive health services rule by the VA may limit access to essential reproductive healthcare for women veterans.

  • Scored -5

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The resolution targets a Department of Veterans Affairs rule, potentially impacting the breadth of health services available to veterans.

  • Scored -5

    Does this make abortion easier to get?

    The resolution seeks to nullify a Department of Veterans Affairs rule regarding reproductive health services, which may include access to reproductive care.

What Congress actually voted on

One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

  • The Senate: a vote on whether to start debating something This decides only whether the chamber takes the measure up at all. Nothing about the measure itself has been decided when it passes. Blocked 48 yes · 50 no

    See who voted how →

    03/25/2026 · Roll call 72 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 103”