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S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.

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S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.

112th Congress · introduced 2011-09-06 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 130.

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  1. Where it came from: introduced 2011-09-06 · official record
  2. Who proposed it: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · what a sponsor is
  3. What happened next: 1 recorded vote in our records. Latest: Senate vote 130 (2011): On the Motion to Proceed, SJRES25 (2011-09-08), Motion to Proceed Rejected. See all
  4. Where it stands now: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 52. Record Vote Number: 130. (final step reached)
  5. If it becomes law and spends money: follow the money to money laws, then agencies and contracts and grants.

What does this mean?

Official title

A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.

Plain summary

Disapproves of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit.

Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate), quoted unchanged (nonpartisan). Read the source.

What a vote does

A “Yea” vote

If it passes both chambers and is signed, it becomes law.

A “Nay” vote

If it is not passed, current law stays as it is.

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What does this mean? (plain words)

Official text

A joint resolution relating to the disapproval of the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit, as submitted under section 3101A of title 31, United States Code, on August 2, 2011.

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in Senate)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · 25 cosponsors

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Cosponsors on this site

Rand Paul (R-KY), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), John Barrasso (R-WY), John Boozman (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Roger F. Wicker (R-MS), Mike Lee (R-UT), James E. Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID)

Sponsor's campaign money: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] reported raising $278,697 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

Recorded votes

Words on this page, explained (1)
Joint resolution
In Texas, the type of measure the Legislature uses to propose a constitutional amendment (marked HJR or SJR). The governor does not sign or veto it; the voters decide. In Congress a joint resolution can also be used like a bill. In Florida, a joint resolution passed by three-fifths of the members of each chamber puts a constitutional amendment on the ballot.

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Sources

Record fed-us-cong112-sjres25 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong112 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong112