John Kennedy: Voted NO on SJRES 197: Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197

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John Kennedy

Republican, U.S. Senator, LA

Voted NO on Starting work on the resolution blocking the Medicare agency (CMS) rule on “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS...” (SJRES 197)

Sep 29, 2026

Did not pass. Motion failed: 48 yes, 51 no, 1 not voting

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John Kennedy, Sep 29, 2026

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Voted with most Republicans: 51 of 52 voted NO.
As of Sep 29, 2026Source: senate.gov(opens in a new tab)

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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 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".

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Sen. Kennedy voted NO on starting work on the resolution blocking the Medicare agency (CMS) rule on “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS...” (SJRES 197)

Voted NO on Starting work on the resolution blocking the Medicare agency (CMS) rule on “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS...” (SJRES 197)

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Sen. Kennedy voted NO on starting work on the resolution blocking the Medicare agency (CMS) rule on “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS...” (SJRES 197)

Voted NO on Starting work on the resolution blocking the Medicare agency (CMS) rule on “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS...” (SJRES 197)

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