S.J.Res. 22 // January 21, 2016Senate: Needed 60 votes to end debate
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Veto Message to Accompany S.J. Res. 22
Sponsor: Joni Ernst (R-IA)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act and published on June 29, 2015.
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 16.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nay | Won | 40 | 44.8% |
| Yea | Lost | 52 | 38.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 16.9% |
Senate This vote needed 60 yes votes to pass, more than the usual majority. It's called cloture, and it means a side with a majority of votes can still lose.