arrow_back Back to App

Congress Blocks Rule on Asylum Claim Procedures

This document is a decision by Congress to stop a specific rule from the Department of Justice and Homeland Security. This rule was about how officials screen people seeking asylum and related protections. If this decision passes, that specific rule will not be used.
Key points
Congress is voting to reject a government rule.
The rule being rejected is about how asylum claims are processed.
If rejected, the rule will not take effect.
article Official text account_balance Process page
VOTING RESULTS
2022-05-26
51%
For 46
Against 48
Abstain 0
Full voting results open_in_new
Failed
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_SJRES_46
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2022-04-28
Voting date: 2022-05-26
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 211
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-04-17
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SJRES_46.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-04-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congress is voting to reject a government rule.
  • The rule being rejected is about how asylum claims are processed.
  • If rejected, the rule will not take effect.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Failed.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Motion by Senator McConnell to reconsider the vote by which S.J. Res. 46 failed of passage (Record Vote No. 211) entered in Senate.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Migration