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S.J.Res. 62: Disapproval of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service rule: Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay".

Passed SenateMar 21, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 26, 2024
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Mar 21, 2024, 70–25
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed Senate, Mar 21, 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) titled Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay and published on November 14, 2023. The final rule allows for the importation of fresh (chilled or frozen) beef from Paraguay into the United States under certain conditions.

The United States prohibits or restricts the importation of certain animals and animal products to prevent the introduction of various animal diseases, including foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). In response to a request from Paraguay to allow the importation of fresh beef from Paraguay into the United States, APHIS conducted a risk analysis. APHIS concluded that fresh beef could be safely imported from Paraguay, provided that certain conditions are met.

These conditions include that (1) FMD has not been diagnosed in the exporting region within the previous 12 months; (2) the meat originated from premises where FMD has not been present during the lifetime of any bovines slaughtered for U.S. meat export; and (3) APHIS may periodically conduct on-site evaluations and subsequent inspections of the slaughter facilities, records, and operations.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House

Not yet voted

Passed the Senate Mar 21, 2024. Awaiting House action.

Senate final vote, Mar 21, 2024

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 70–25

Yea 70majority 48Nay 25

  • Democrats25 yea, 22 nay
  • Republicans41 yea, 3 nay
  • Independents4 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Peter Welch (D-VT), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rand Paul (R-KY), Christopher Murphy (D-CT) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) voted Nay; and 15 more

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Yea 70

Nay 25

Republicans (3) broke with their party

Not voting 5

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Mar 21, 2024SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 70–25
    Roll call 101 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats252200
    Republicans41305
    Independents4000
    Total702505

    Senate roll call 101: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    25 crossed party lines: 22 Democrats, 3 Republicans

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

12

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

258 points earned
  1. 1Jon Tester D-MT SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, discharged, passed Senate4 events+60
  2. 2Michael Bennet D-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Cory Booker D-NJ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Laphonza Butler D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Benjamin Cardin D-MD1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Mar 21, 2024Passed the Senate, 70–25.
  2. Feb 26, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester.
Show the full action history (11 actions)
  1. Mar 26, 2024Received in the House.
  2. Mar 26, 2024Held at the desk.
  3. Mar 23, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Mar 21, 2024Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Mar 21, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 101. (consideration: CR S2497; text: CR S2497)
  6. Mar 21, 2024Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 25. Record Vote Number: 101. (consideration: CR S2497; text: CR S2497)
  7. Mar 12, 2024Star Print ordered on the joint resolution.
  8. Mar 11, 2024Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  9. Mar 11, 2024Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 340.
  10. Feb 26, 2024Introduced in Senate
  11. Feb 26, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.