SJR198Introduced in the Senate
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Introduced by Ron Wyden, District OR
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Official description
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".
Where it stands
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
July 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 198 RC# 199 · July 16, 2026
46
Yes
50
No
4
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Banks | IN-3 | No |
| Lisa Murkowski | AK | No |
| Dan Sullivan | AK | No |
| Tommy Tuberville | AL | No |
| Katie Boyd Britt | AL | No |
| John Boozman | AR | No |
| Tom Cotton | AR | No |
| Ruben Gallego | AZ | Yes |
| Mark Kelly | AZ | Yes |
| Adam Schiff | CA | Yes |
Bill history
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Senate Committee on Finance discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 50. Record Vote Number: 199.
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