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The Senate passed House Joint Resolution 60 with a 50-43 vote. This measure required a simple majority to pass and received support from members of both parties.
This vote was to approve House Joint Resolution 60 (H.J.Res. 60). A joint resolution is a type of formal measure that, when passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President, carries the same weight and force of law as a regular bill. This was a "simple majority" vote, meaning it only needed more "yes" votes than "no" votes to succeed. In the Senate, many actions require 60 votes to overcome a filibuster, but this resolution was brought to a final vote where a standard majority was sufficient for approval. The resolution passed with a narrow margin of 50 to 43. Both Democratic and Republican senators were split on the issue, creating a bipartisan coalition of supporters. Seven Democratic senators were absent for the vote, which impacted the final count but did not prevent the measure from passing.
Following Senate passage, the resolution will be sent to the President to be signed into law or vetoed.
Democrats. The Democratic caucus was split, with 22 members voting in favor and 16 voting against.
Republicans. The Republican caucus was also divided, with 27 members supporting the measure and 24 opposing it.
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 60
May 8, 2025
The Senate passed House Joint Resolution 60 with a 50-43 vote.
This measure required a simple majority to pass and received support from members of both parties.