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118th Congress (1st) Vote 303 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

11/8/2023, 6:34 PM

Congress118
Number#303
Session1

Vote Summary

SJRES 38 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

118th Congress (1st) Vote 303 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 38, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".. SJRES 38 was introduced on July 26, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 12 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 SJRes 38 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration regarding the waiver of Buy America requirements for electric vehicle chargers. The Buy America requirements mandate that certain products used in federally funded projects must be made in the United States. The rule in question would allow for waivers of these requirements specifically for electric vehicle chargers.

The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which outlines the process for congressional disapproval of agency rules. If passed, this resolution would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration.

Supporters of the resolution argue that the Buy America requirements are important for supporting American manufacturing and jobs. They believe that waivers for electric vehicle chargers could harm domestic producers and workers. On the other hand, opponents of the resolution may argue that waivers are necessary to promote the adoption of electric vehicles and support the growth of the industry. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 38 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses the balance between promoting American manufacturing and supporting the development of new technologies like electric vehicles. It will be important to monitor the progress of this resolution and the potential impacts it could have on the electric vehicle industry and domestic manufacturing.

The vote failed with a tally of 50 For, 48 Against, 0 Present, and 2 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 3 Democrats, 46 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 45 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 2 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

50

3

46

1


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

48

45

1

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

2

0

2

0


Official Vote Question

On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 38 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".


Official Vote Result

Joint Resolution Passed (50-48)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".