Bill · S.J.Res. 95· Senate(119-SJRES-95)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships".
- Introduced
- 11/18/2025
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 35. (CR S543)
- Sponsored by
- Ron Wyden
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This joint resolution aims to express congressional disapproval of a specific rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service. The rule in question is titled "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships" (IRS Notice 2025-28). If passed, the resolution would ensure that this specific rule has no force or effect. The resolution was introduced by Mr. Wyden, with Mr. King and Mr. Peters as co-sponsors.
Yes
Does this raise the taxes companies pay?+5
The resolution nullifies guidance intended to simplify the application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax, which may result in higher tax burdens for certain partnerships.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The resolution exercises congressional oversight to challenge a specific administrative rule issued by a federal agency.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-4
Nullifying guidance that simplifies the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax may increase the tax liability for wealthy partners in large partnerships.
Would business owners be better off under this?-3
The removal of simplifying guidance could increase the tax compliance burden on those running businesses via partnerships.
Does this give the federal government more power?-3
The resolution uses congressional oversight to limit the regulatory authority of the Internal Revenue Service.
What Congress actually voted on
One recorded vote has been taken on this bill.
None of them settled the bill — every vote so far has been about whether to keep going.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Nullification of the IRS Rule: By disapproving the rule, the resolution would prevent "Interim Guidance Simplifying Application of the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax to Partnerships" (IRS Notice 2025-28) from having any force or effect.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any specific negative consequences or burdens that would result from the passage of this resolution.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Net Worth Individuals-4Good For Business Owners-3
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Corporate Taxes+5Improves Small Business Support-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2Increases Federal Power-3
- 2/10/2026
- Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 35. (CR S543)
- 1/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 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. 297.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/18/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan