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Senate Vote on Consumer Contract Protection Rule

Original title: PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL UNDER CHAPTER 8 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION RELATING TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE RULE...

May 13, 2026

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Finance Connection

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CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATEJONES, ROBERT$1,500LIFE INSURANCEMar 2026
CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO FOR SENATETHOMAS, LAUREN$1,000CEOMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The vote determines whether Congress will intervene to reinstate federal guidance that discourages companies from including illegal or unenforceable terms in consumer contracts for bank accounts, credit cards, and loans.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

American consumers

Consumers are affected by the presence or absence of federal guidance regarding the legality of terms in their financial contracts.

Financial institutions

Companies issuing credit cards, loans, or bank accounts are subject to CFPB oversight regarding the terms included in their consumer contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate voted on a to S.J. Res. 128, a resolution intended to overturn a recent decision by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to withdraw guidance regarding unlawful contract terms. The motion was rejected, meaning the Senate will not move forward with the resolution at this time.

Why It Matters

The vote determines whether Congress will intervene to reinstate federal guidance that discourages companies from including illegal or unenforceable terms in consumer contracts for bank accounts, credit cards, and loans.

Key Facts

  • The Senate rejected the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 128.
  • S.J. Res. 128 sought to use the Congressional Review Act (Chapter 8 of Title 5) to disapprove of a CFPB rule withdrawal.
  • The disputed CFPB action was the withdrawal of 'Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03: Unlawful and Unenforceable Contract Terms and Conditions'.
  • The CFPB has returned over $21 billion to more than 200 million consumers since 2011.
  • The withdrawn guidance warned companies that including illegal or unenforceable terms in consumer contracts is prohibited.
  • The sponsor argues that the withdrawal of this guidance allows companies to include predatory terms, such as waiving the right to counsel or the right to pursue claims in court.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of S.J. Res. 128?
It was a resolution to overturn the CFPB's decision to withdraw guidance that warned companies against using illegal or unenforceable terms in consumer contracts.
Did the resolution pass?
No, the Senate rejected the to the resolution, so it will not be considered further at this time.

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Lobbying Activity

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2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.

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Discoveries

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CFPB Guidance Withdrawal

The document confirms a shift in CFPB policy under the current administration to withdraw guidance previously issued regarding contract terms.

Connected Entities

otherConsumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-03The original guidance document regarding unlawful and unenforceable contract terMap →
organizationBureau of Consumer Financial ProtectionFederal agency responsible for consumer financial protection and the subject of Map →
personCatherine Cortez MastoSenator from Nevada who introduced the motion to proceed to S.J. Res. 128.Map →

Sources

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