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119 · HJRES 106 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 "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".

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This joint resolution nullifies the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) relating to the Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan (RMP) for Alaska’s Central Yukon...
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Bottom line: H.J.Res. 106 already cleared the House (215–210 on Sept. 3, 2025), passed the Senate on Oct. 9, 2025 under CRA’s 51-vote, debate‑limited rules, and is headed to a supportive White House. Composite viability score: 5/5. [1]Congress.gov — All Info - H.J.Res.106 (119th Congress) | Congress.gov[2]AP News — Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era land restrictions; Senate pas…[3]Alaska Public Media — Congress repeals Central Yukon plan; resolution to Presid…[4]CRS via Congress.gov — The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Que…

215yea
House final vote
210nay
House nays
50yea (reported)
Senate final vote
53R seats (119th)
Senate majority seats
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Published
10 Oct 2025
Updated
10 Oct 2025
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Procedural Viability · Congressional Review Act · Public Lands
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Procedural Viability Check — Document 119-HJRES-106

Instrument: Congressional Review Act disapproval of BLM’s Central Yukon Record of Decision/Approved Resource Management Plan. GAO deemed the RMP a “rule,” unlocking CRA’s expedited path; GAO’s opinion was printed in the Congressional Record on June 26, 2025. [5]U.S. GAO — GAO Legal Decision B-337200: CRA Applicability to Central Yukon ROD/…[6]Congress.gov — Congressional Record (Senate) S3554–S3556: Printing of GAO opini…

Composite Score
5 / 5
Why now
CRA fast‑track in a Republican‑controlled Senate; House passage secured; WH aligned to sign. [1]Congress.gov — All Info - H.J.Res.106 (119th Congress) | Congress.gov[4]CRS via Congress.gov — The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Que…
Next step
Presentation to the President; signature expected per public posture and allied delegation. [2]AP News — Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era land restrictions; Senate pas…[3]Alaska Public Media — Congress repeals Central Yukon plan; resolution to Presid…
Factor Assessment
Chamber of Origin House-originated, already passed 215–210 (Roll 225) and transmitted to the Senate Sept. 4, 2025. Senate subsequently passed on Oct. 9, 2025. [1]Congress.gov — All Info - H.J.Res.106 (119th Congress) | Congress.gov[2]AP News — Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era land restrictions; Senate pas…
Vehicle Type CRA disapproval resolution with expedited Senate procedures; not a standard stand‑alone authorization. [4]CRS via Congress.gov — The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Que…
Senate Threshold Simple majority under CRA; debate capped at up to 10 hours; no filibuster/cloture hurdle. Senate GOP holds majority this Congress and the measure cleared on a majority vote. [4]CRS via Congress.gov — The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Que…[7]Wikipedia — 119th United States Congress — party control overview[2]AP News — Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era land restrictions; Senate pas…
Committee Path Jurisdiction: Senate ENR (Chair Mike Lee); House Natural Resources (Chair Bruce Westerman). Both chairs align with deregulatory posture—no hostile bottleneck. [8]Congress.gov — Senate ENR Committee Print (March 2025) listing Mike Lee as Chai…[9]U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources (official) — Heinrich, Lee…[10]House Committee on Natural Resources (official) — Chairman Bruce Westerman | Ho…
Must‑Pass Potential Not required—CRA affords a privileged, stand‑alone path in the Senate; no need to hitch to an omnibus. [11]Web search · turn 1 #1
Budget Scorekeeping CRA disapprovals generally carry no complex scoring/offset requirements; PAYGO not a binding obstacle here. [11]Web search · turn 1 #1
Calendar Math GAO’s June 25 opinion (printed June 26) started the CRA clock; Senate action occurred within the CRA window. [6]Congress.gov — Congressional Record (Senate) S3554–S3556: Printing of GAO opini…
  • Majority control and leadership: Republicans control both chambers in the 119th; John Thune is Majority Leader, preserving regular filibuster practice but CRA bypasses it. [7]Wikipedia — 119th United States Congress — party control overview[12]Senate Republican Leader (official) — Thune Delivers First Remarks as Senate Ma…
  • Senate companion: Sullivan/Murkowski introduced S.J.Res. 63, signaling home‑state delegation push and committee alignment. [13]Congress.gov — Text - S.J.Res. 63 (119th): Senate companion disapproving Centra…
  • Policy trigger: GAO concluded the Central Yukon RMP is a CRA‑reviewable rule; that opinion was formally printed in the Record, locking in eligibility. [5]U.S. GAO — GAO Legal Decision B-337200: CRA Applicability to Central Yukon ROD/…[6]Congress.gov — Congressional Record (Senate) S3554–S3556: Printing of GAO opini…
  • House floor data: Passed under a closed rule; final vote 215–210. [1]Congress.gov — All Info - H.J.Res.106 (119th Congress) | Congress.gov
  • Senate outcome: Reports indicate passage 50–46 on Oct. 9, 2025; headed to the President’s desk. [2]AP News — Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era land restrictions; Senate pas…[3]Alaska Public Media — Congress repeals Central Yukon plan; resolution to Presid…
House final vote
215yea
House nays
210nay
Senate final vote
50yea (reported)
Senate majority seats
53R seats (119th)
CRA Senate debate cap
10hours
GAO opinion date
2025Jun 25

Scoring rationale: With Senate passage achieved under CRA’s fast‑track, aligned committee chairs, and a White House likely to sign, this resolution meets the rubric’s highest viability benchmark for timing, thresholds, and leadership alignment. [4]CRS via Congress.gov — The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Que…[8]Congress.gov — Senate ENR Committee Print (March 2025) listing Mike Lee as Chai…[10]House Committee on Natural Resources (official) — Chairman Bruce Westerman | Ho…

Sources cited
  1. [1] All Info - H.J.Res.106 (119th Congress) | Congress.gov Congress.gov
  2. [2] Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era land restrictions; Senate passes Alaska repeal 50–46 AP News
  3. [3] Congress repeals Central Yukon plan; resolution to President’s desk Alaska Public Media
  4. [4] The Congressional Review Act (CRA): Frequently Asked Questions CRS via Congress.gov
  5. [5] GAO Legal Decision B-337200: CRA Applicability to Central Yukon ROD/RMP U.S. GAO
  6. [6] Congressional Record (Senate) S3554–S3556: Printing of GAO opinion B-337200 Congress.gov
  7. [7] 119th United States Congress — party control overview Wikipedia
  8. [8] Senate ENR Committee Print (March 2025) listing Mike Lee as Chairman Congress.gov
  9. [9] Heinrich, Lee Announce Subcommittee Assignments for 119th Congress U.S. Senate Committee on Energy & Natural Resources (official)
  10. [10] Chairman Bruce Westerman | House Natural Resources Committee House Committee on Natural Resources (official)
  11. [11] Web search · turn 1 #1
  12. [12] Thune Delivers First Remarks as Senate Majority Leader Senate Republican Leader (official)
  13. [13] Text - S.J.Res. 63 (119th): Senate companion disapproving Central Yukon RMP Congress.gov
  14. [14] Web search · turn 5 #2

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