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Patty Murray (D-WA)

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".

S.J.Res. 199 · Senate resolution Families

A Democratic resolution with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 17 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 215.

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Its path through Congress

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How Congress voted

What this bill would do

This joint resolution seeks to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services. The rule in question is titled "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)." If passed, the resolution would ensure that the rule has no force or effect. This action is being taken under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code.

Yes

No question was scored yes.

The opposite· 3 of 5

  • Scored -3

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The resolution prevents the implementation of a rule that sought to provide more flexibility for the Child Care and Development Fund, which primarily benefits low-income families.

  • Scored -3

    Does this make child care cost less?

    The resolution blocks a rule intended to restore flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund, which could impact the availability or cost of childcare support.

  • Scored -2

    Would children be better off under this?

    The disapproval of the CCDF flexibility rule may negatively impact the stability of childcare funding and access for children.

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 47 yes · 52 no

    See who voted how →

    07/30/2026 · Roll call 215 · recorded as “On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 199”