Senate · Roll call 147 · 2nd session · May 3, 2022 A vote to pass S.J.Res. 39, a resolution to nullify the Department of Health and Human Services rule on COVID-19 vaccine and mask requirements in Head Start programs.

How each party voted

Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

About this vote

Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can pass a joint resolution of disapproval to nullify a federal agency rule. According to the record's summary, it nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs, which provide early education and development services to low-income children. A Yes vote is a vote to pass the joint resolution.

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Summary by the Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Health and Human Services rule published on November 30, 2021, concerning vaccine and mask requirements to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Head Start programs. These programs provide comprehensive early education and development services to low-income children.