A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
Public Law 115-22 · S.J.Res. 34 · 115th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Donald Trump (R) on Apr 3, 2017 · Science, Technology, Communications
Major law
Sponsor: Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ)
Cosponsors (24): Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. John Barrasso,
Passage votesYeaNay
- HouseRecorded vote: 215 yea, 205 nay215–205
- SenateRecorded vote: 50 yea, 48 nay50–48
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission entitled "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services." The rule published on December 2, 2016: (1) applies the customer privacy requirements of the Communications Act of 1934 to broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services, (2) requires telecommunications carriers to inform customers about rights to opt in or opt out of the use or the sharing of their confidential information, (3) adopts data security and breach notification requirements, (4) prohibits broadband service offerings that are contingent on surrendering privacy rights, and (5) requires disclosures and affirmative consent when a broadband provider offers customers financial incentives in exchange for the provider's right to use a customer's confidential information.
Who voted for it
Every senator of the 115th Congress on the ideology compass. Highlighted: the 50 who voted yea on final passage. Faded: everyone else, including those who voted nay, did not vote, or had not yet taken office.
50 yea48 nay2 present or did not vote
Democrats who voted yea(0)
- None.
Republicans who voted yea(50)
Sen. Susan CollinsR-ME
Sen. Lisa MurkowskiR-AK
Sen. Rob PortmanR-OH
Sen. Lamar AlexanderR-TN
Sen. Pat RobertsR-KS
Sen. Orrin HatchR-UT
Sen. Lindsey GrahamR-SC
Sen. Shelley CapitoR-WV
Sen. Roy BluntR-MO
Sen. Todd YoungR-IN
Sen. Thad CochranR-MS
Sen. John HoevenR-ND
Sen. John BoozmanR-AR
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY
Sen. John McCainR-AZ
Sen. Richard ShelbyR-AL
Sen. Thom TillisR-NC
Sen. Mike RoundsR-SD
Sen. Roger WickerR-MS
Sen. John CornynR-TX
Sen. Bill CassidyR-LA
Sen. Cory GardnerR-CO
Sen. Richard BurrR-NC
Sen. Deb FischerR-NE
Sen. Chuck GrassleyR-IA
Sen. John ThuneR-SD
Sen. Dan SullivanR-AK
Sen. Jerry MoranR-KS
Sen. Dean HellerR-NV
Sen. John KennedyR-LA
Sen. Bob CorkerR-TN
Sen. David PerdueR-GA
Sen. Joni ErnstR-IA
Sen. Tim ScottR-SC
Sen. Marco RubioR-FL
Sen. Jim InhofeR-OK
Sen. Luther StrangeR-AL
Sen. Tom CottonR-AR
Sen. Mike CrapoR-ID
Sen. Michael EnziR-WY
Sen. John BarrassoR-WY
Sen. Steve DainesR-MT
Sen. Ron JohnsonR-WI
Sen. Ted CruzR-TX
Sen. James LankfordR-OK
Sen. James RischR-ID
Sen. Pat ToomeyR-PA
Sen. Ben SasseR-NE
Sen. Jeff FlakeR-AZ
Sen. Mike LeeR-UT
Data notes
The Senate’s recorded vote on the final version of the law (roll call 94 in Voteview), matched to the vote the record cites and checked against its totals. Positions are each member’s DW-NOMINATE score for that Congress, as on the Ideology page; left to right is more liberal to more conservative. Paired and announced yea votes count as yea. Lists follow the compass, most liberal first. A name links to a profile only for members of the current Congress. A law passed by voice vote or unanimous consent has no member list, and neither does a vote Voteview has not yet recorded.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Related bills
2 bills the Library of Congress relates to this one.
H.J.Res. 86Identical bill
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Ot…
H.Res. 230Procedurally-related
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 34) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission r…
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 23 actions.
- Apr 3, 2017Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Mar 30, 2017FloorFloor · Presented to President.
- Mar 28, 2017FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 205 (Roll no. 202).House roll call 202
- FloorFloor · Considered as unfinished business.
- FloorFloor · POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 34, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Doyle demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage until a…
- FloorFloor · The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 34.
- FloorFloor · Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
- FloorFloor · Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 230.
- FloorFloor · Rule H. Res. 230 passed House.
- Mar 27, 2017FloorFloor · Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 230 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of S.J. Res. 34 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure w…
- Mar 23, 2017FloorFloor · Held at the desk.
- FloorFloor · Received in the House.
- FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 48. Record Vote Number: 94.Senate roll call 94
- FloorFloor · Considered by Senate.
- Mar 22, 2017FloorFloor · Measure laid before Senate by motion.
- FloorFloor · Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
- Mar 15, 2017CalendarCalendar · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 16.
- CommitteeCommittee · Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
- Mar 7, 2017CommitteeCommittee · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in Senate
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Amendments
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Official record
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