H.J.Res. 140 · 119th Congress
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 Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.
Where it stands
- Introduced Done · Jan 12, 2026
- Committee Done · Jan 12, 2026
- Passed House Done · Jan 21, 2026
- Passed Senate Done · Apr 16, 2026
- President Done · Apr 17, 2026
- Law Done · Apr 27, 2026
From the official actions on Congress.gov.
Key points
- What it changes
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- Who it affects
- A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
- What it costs
- No cost estimate yet.
- Where it stands
- Became Public Law No: 119-85. (Apr 27, 2026)
- What happens next
- Nothing more is needed from Congress. It is now law.
Official summary
This joint resolution opens approximately 225,504 acres of National Forest System lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties in Minnesota to mineral and geothermal leasing. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies Public Land Order 7917 , which withdrew such land from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years beginning in 2023. The Bureau of Land Management issued the order to protect and preserve the Rainy River Watershed, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Mining Protection Area, and the 1854 Ceded Territory of the Lake Superior Chippewa from potential adverse effects of mineral and geothermal exploration and development. The joint resolution removes such protections and allows such land to be leased for the exploration and development of minerals and geothermal energy.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Public Law version), via Congress.gov.
Recorded votes
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On the Joint Resolution: Joint Resolution Passed (50–49)
This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 84 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 50 2 0 1 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Motion to Proceed: Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51–49)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 83 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 51 2 0 0 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On the Motion to Table: Motion to Table Agreed to (51–48)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 82 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 0 45 0 0 Republican 51 1 0 1 Independent 0 2 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its senators who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
U.S. Senate roll call vote (data via Voteview, UCLA) ↗ — includes how every member voted
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On Passage: Passed (214–208)
This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.Votes by party
How each party voted on roll call 38 Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes Democratic 1 207 0 5 Republican 213 1 0 4 Independent 0 0 0 0 Party totals from the official roll call.
Map: how each state voted
Each state is shaded by the share of its U.S. House members who voted Yes, out of those who voted Yes or No. Colors show the vote, not party.
Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted
Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes
Legislative history
- Apr 27, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-85.
- Apr 27, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-85.
- Apr 27, 2026Signed by President.
- Apr 27, 2026Signed by President.
- Apr 17, 2026Presented to President.
- Apr 17, 2026Presented to President.
- Apr 16, 2026Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Apr 16, 2026Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
- Apr 16, 2026Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
- Apr 16, 2026Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
- Apr 15, 2026Measure laid before Senate by motion.
- Apr 15, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790)
- Apr 15, 2026Motion to table the point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 48. Record Vote Number: 82.
- Apr 15, 2026Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780)
- Apr 15, 2026Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780)
- Jan 26, 2026Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Jan 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jan 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
- Jan 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
- Jan 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157)
- Jan 21, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 140, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- Jan 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Jan 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
- Jan 21, 2026Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359 and H.J. Res. 140. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6945, H.R. 6359, and H.J. Res. 140 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each measure.
- Jan 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155)