H.J.Res. 140 Became law · Public Law 119-85 Public Lands and Natural Resources

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.

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Sponsor Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] Introduced January 12, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (4 R) Latest action April 27, 2026

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, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

SenateApr 16, 2026·Roll 84·H.J.Res. 140
H.J. Res. 140
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 140

Joint Resolution Passed50–49
R 50–2 D 0–45 I 0–2
SenateApr 15, 2026·Roll 83·H.J.Res. 140
Motion to Proceed to H. J. Res. 140
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 140

Motion to Proceed Agreed to51–49
R 51–2 D 0–45 I 0–2
SenateApr 15, 2026·Roll 82·H.J.Res. 140
Motion to Table: Submitted Point of Order Re: H. J. Res. 140
On the Motion to Table H.J.Res. 140

Motion to Table Agreed to51–48
R 51–1 D 0–45 I 0–2
HouseJan 21, 2026·Roll 38·H.J.Res. 140
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…
On Passage

Passed214–208
R 213–1 D 1–207

Actions

Apr 27, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-85.
Apr 27, 2026 Signed by President.
Apr 17, 2026 Presented to President.
Apr 16, 2026 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Apr 16, 2026 Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 84.
Apr 16, 2026 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1807-1812)
Apr 15, 2026 Measure laid before Senate by motion.
Apr 15, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 49. Record Vote Number: 83. (CR S1790)
Apr 15, 2026 Motion 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, 2026 Point of order that the measure is not entitled to expedited procedures under the Congressional Review Act raised in Senate. (CR S1780)
Apr 15, 2026 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S1779-1780)
Jan 26, 2026 Received in the Senate, read twice.
Jan 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jan 21, 2026 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 208 (Roll no. 38). (text: CR H1147)
Jan 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1156-1157)
Jan 21, 2026 POSTPONED 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, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jan 21, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 140.
Jan 21, 2026 Rule 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, 2026 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1009. (consideration: CR H1147-1155)
Jan 21, 2026 Rule H. Res. 1009 passed House.
Jan 20, 2026 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1009 Reported to House. Rule 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 12, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Jan 12, 2026 Introduced in House

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