Bills · 119th Congress · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Miles City Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment".

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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 10/8/25Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 45 Nay · 0 Not voting
  • Republican52 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 2 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 9/3/25PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic0 Yea · 207 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican210 Yea · 1 Nay · 7 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution opens certain land administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in eastern Montana to coal leasing. Specifically, it nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) Amendment for the Miles City Field Office in Montana. The BLM approved the RMP Amendment on November 20, 2024. The RMP Amendment made no acres available for coal leasing and 1,745,040 acres unavailable for further consideration for coal leasing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sponsor
Rep. Troy Downing ( Republican · MT-2)
Cosponsors
1
Introduced
7/10/25
Policy area
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Status
7/10/25Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
7/10/25Introduced in House
9/3/25Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
9/3/25On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782)
9/3/25Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 211 - 208 (Roll no. 224). (text: CR H3782: 1)
9/3/25Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3819)
9/3/25POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 104, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
9/3/25The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
9/3/25DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 104.
9/3/25Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
9/3/25Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 672. (consideration: CR H3782-3787)
9/3/25Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 672 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4553, H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105 and H.J. Res. 106. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4553 under a structured rule, and H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, and H.J. Res. 106 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and a motion to recommit on each measure. The resolution further provides that H. Res. 668 and H. Res. 605 are adopted, and H. Res. 598 is laid on the table.
9/4/25Received in the Senate, read twice.
10/7/25Measure laid before Senate by motion.
10/7/25Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 548.
10/8/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.
10/8/25Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549.
10/8/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 549.
10/8/25Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S6995-7003)
12/1/25Presented to President.
12/11/25Became Public Law No: 119-48.
12/11/25Signed by President.