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S.J.Res. 11: Disapproval of Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule: Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".

Became LawPublic Law 119-3, signed Mar 14, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 4, 2025
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Feb 25, 2025, 54–44
  3. Passed House (completed)Mar 6, 2025, 221–202
  4. To the President (completed)Mar 10, 2025
  5. Became law (completed)Mar 14, 2025

Summary

Public Law, Mar 14, 2025

This joint resolution rescinds a requirement for lessees and operators to submit an archaeological report with any oil and gas exploration or development plan they submit to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for approval of activities proposed on the Outer Continental Shelf. (An archaeological report identifies material remains of human life or activities that are at least 50 years old and that are of archaeological interest.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies BOEM's final rule titled Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources and published on September 3, 2024.

Nullifying this rule requires BOEM to reinstate regulations that were previously in effect and authorized BOEM to require an archaeological report only if a BOEM regional director has reason to believe that an archaeological resource may be present in the lease area.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Mar 6, 2025

On Passage

Passed 221–202

Yea 221majority 212Nay 202

  • Democrats9 yea, 201 nay
  • Republicans211 yea, 1 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Julie Johnson (D-TX), Adam Gray (D-CA), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Jim Costa (D-CA) voted Yea; Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) voted Nay

See how all 424 members voted

Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 221

Republicans (211)

Democrats (9) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 202

Republicans (1) broke with their party

Democrats (201)

Present 1

Republicans (1)

Not voting 8

Republicans (4)

Senate final vote, Feb 25, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 54–44

Yea 54majority 50Nay 44

  • Democrats3 yea, 42 nay
  • Republicans51 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents0 yea, 2 nay

Broke with their party: Jacky Rosen (D-NV), John Hickenlooper (D-CO) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) voted Yea

See how all 98 members voted

Showing 100 of 100 members

Yea 54

Democrats (3) broke with their party

Nay 44

Independents (2)

Not voting 2

Republicans (2)

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

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  • Mar 6, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 221–202
    Roll call 61 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats920104
    Republicans211114
    Independents1000
    Total22120218

    House roll call 61: On Passage. Passed.

    10 crossed party lines: 9 Democrats, 1 Republican

    How each member voted (432)
  • Feb 25, 2025SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 54–44
    Roll call 92 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats34200
    Republicans51002
    Independents0200
    Total544402

    Senate roll call 92: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    3 crossed party lines: 3 Democrats

    How each member voted (100)
  • Feb 25, 2025SenateMotion to proceedPassed, yea-nay 54–42
    Roll call 91 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats34002
    Republicans51002
    Independents0200
    Total544204

    Senate roll call 91: On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Agreed to.

    3 crossed party lines: 3 Democrats

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

2

Who scored on this bill

258 points earned
  1. 1John Kennedy R-LA SponsorIntroduced, discharged, passed Senate, passed House, became law5 events+154
  2. 2Catherine Cortez Masto D-NV2 maverick votes2 events+12
  3. 2John Hickenlooper D-CO2 maverick votes2 events+12
  4. 2Jacky Rosen D-NV2 maverick votes2 events+12
  5. 5Jim Costa D-CA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Mar 14, 2025Signed by the President. Became Public Law 119-3.
  2. Mar 10, 2025Presented to the President.
  3. Mar 6, 2025Passed the House, 221–202.
  4. Feb 25, 2025Passed the Senate, 54–44.
  5. Feb 4, 2025Introduced in the Senate by John Kennedy.
Show the full action history (22 actions)
  1. Mar 14, 2025Signed by President.
  2. Mar 14, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-3.
  3. Mar 10, 2025Presented to President.
  4. Mar 6, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H1014-1019)
  5. Mar 6, 2025Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
  6. Mar 6, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
  7. Mar 6, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  8. Mar 6, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
  9. Mar 6, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202, 1 Present (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1014-1015)
  10. Mar 6, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  11. Mar 4, 2025Rule H. Res. 177 passed House.
  12. Feb 26, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  13. Feb 26, 2025Received in the House.
  14. Feb 26, 2025Held at the desk.
  15. Feb 25, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 42. Record Vote Number: 91. (CR S1322)
  16. Feb 25, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1322-1324, S1332-1333)
  17. Feb 25, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92.
  18. Feb 25, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 44. Record Vote Number: 92. (text: CR S1333)
  19. Feb 24, 2025Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  20. Feb 24, 2025Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 15.
  21. Feb 4, 2025Introduced in Senate
  22. Feb 4, 2025Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.