S.J.Res.24 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".
House Roll Call
S.J.Res.24
| Bill | S.J.Res.24 — A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 220 / Nay 209 / Present 0 / Not Voting 4 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 218 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 2 | 208 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: SJRES 24 (118th Congress)
SJRES 24 is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving a rule established by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) concerning the Northern Long-Eared Bat (Myotis septentrionalis), which was designated as an endangered species. This resolution was introduced under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which provides Congress with the authority to review and disapprove federal agency rules.
The resolution sought to negate the USFWS’s decision to classify the Northern Long-Eared Bat as endangered, a designation that triggers specific protections and conservation measures under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The rule’s implementation would require federal agencies to consult with the USFWS on projects that may affect the species and its habitat, potentially impacting land use and development activities in areas where the bat is found.
Key agencies affected by this resolution include the USFWS, which oversees the implementation of the ESA, and other federal and state agencies involved in land management and environmental regulation. The resolution primarily impacts stakeholders such as landowners, developers, and conservationists, as well as the broader ecological community that relies on the Northern Long-Eared Bat for pest control and ecosystem balance.
The resolution was brought to a vote in the Senate but ultimately failed to pass, with a vote tally of 47 in favor and 45 against, marking Record Vote Number 243. This outcome indicates that the disapproval of the endangered status for the Northern Long-Eared Bat did not garner sufficient support in Congress, thus allowing the USFWS’s rule to remain in effect. The timeline for this resolution was limited to the 118th Congress, reflecting ongoing debates over wildlife conservation and regulatory authority.
Yea (220)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
Nay (209)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
