Senate Passes H.J. Res. 130 Disapproving BLM Resource Management Plan, 51-43
The Senate convened for a significant legislative day, passing H.J. Res. 130 to disapprove a Bureau of Land Management rule concerning the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment by a recorded vote of 51-43. Several other measures, including bills related to recycling, judicial security, and veterans' benefits, were passed by unanimous consent. The day also featured extensive floor speeches on topics ranging from political violence and healthcare affordability to the ongoing genocide in Darfur and the importance of whole milk in schools. Procedural matters included objections to unanimous consent requests regarding arms sales and a provision on congressional phone records, as well as the filing of cloture motions for judicial nominations.
The passage of H.J. Res. 130 represents a direct legislative challenge to an executive branch administrative rule, indicating a clear policy divergence between Congress and the administration on land management. The day also saw robust debate on critical issues such as the politicization of federal agencies, healthcare access, and human rights, highlighting areas of deep concern and disagreement within the chamber.
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 "BUFFALO FIELD OFFICE RECORD OF DECISION AND APPROVED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN AMENDMENT"
H.J. Res. 130Question before the chamber
Shall the joint resolution pass?
The case for
No debate was aired in the Record under this header. The joint resolution was brought to a vote after general floor business and speeches on unrelated topics.
The case against
No opposition was aired in the Record under this header. The joint resolution was brought to a vote after general floor business and speeches on unrelated topics.
Disposition
passed · recorded vote
The joint resolution passed by a recorded vote of 51-43.
yeas 51, nays 43
Who is affected
- Bureau of Land Management: The agency's rule regarding the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment is disapproved, requiring a change in administrative action.
- Stakeholders in areas covered by the Buffalo Field Office RMP: The disapproval of the rule will affect land use and resource management policies in those areas, potentially impacting industries and communities.
Senate Disapproves BLM Rule on Resource Management
highThe Senate passed H.J. Res. 130 by a recorded vote of 51-43, formally disapproving a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management regarding the Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment. This action directly overturns an administrative regulation concerning federal land management.
Bipartisan Support for Whole Milk in Schools
mediumThe Senate unanimously passed S. 222, the 'Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025,' which allows schools to offer whole and reduced-fat milk, as well as nutritionally equivalent nondairy options, in school lunch programs. The bill also addresses concerns about lactose intolerance by making it easier for parents to request milk alternatives.
Objections Block Immediate Action on Sudan Arms Sales and Congressional Phone Records
highUnanimous consent requests to immediately consider and pass S. 935, the 'Stand Up for Sudan Act,' and H.R. 6019, the 'Anti-Cash Grab Act,' were both objected to. S. 935 aimed to restrict U.S. arms sales to the UAE due to its alleged role in the Darfur genocide, while H.R. 6019 sought to repeal a provision allowing Senators to sue the government for phone record subpoenas. An additional UC request to clarify the intent of the phone record provision was also objected to.
Cloture Motions Filed for Judicial Nominations
mediumCloture motions were filed for the nominations of David A. Bragdon and Lindsey Ann Freeman to be United States District Judges for the Middle District of North Carolina. This procedural step indicates that these nominations may face extended debate, requiring a three-fifths vote to advance to a final confirmation.