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The Senate passed S.J.Res. 80 with a 52-45 vote, a measure that required a simple majority to move forward. The outcome was notable for its bipartisan support and split within both major parties.
This vote was to approve S.J.Res. 80, a joint resolution. A joint resolution is a legislative proposal that, like a bill, requires approval by both the Senate and the House of Representatives. If signed by the President, it has the force of law and is often used for specific purposes like constitutional amendments or addressing urgent matters. In the Senate, this was a standard majority vote. To pass, the resolution simply needed more 'yes' votes than 'no' votes among the senators present. In this case, with 97 senators casting a vote, 49 votes were the minimum needed for the measure to succeed. The resolution passed with a bipartisan coalition, meaning members from both parties joined together to reach the 52-vote total. However, the vote was narrowly decided and both the Democratic and Republican caucuses were internally divided. The measure now proceeds to the next stage of the legislative process, which typically involves consideration by the House of Representatives.
The resolution will now be sent to the House of Representatives for a vote, or if the House has already passed an identical version, it will be sent to the President for a signature.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was split, with 23 members voting in favor and 20 voting against.
Republicans. A majority of Republicans supported the resolution (28), though a significant minority of 22 members opposed it.
On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 80
Oct 30, 2025
The Senate passed S.J.Res.
80 with a 52-45 vote, a measure that required a simple majority to move forward. The outcome was notable for its bipartisan support and split within both major parties.