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118th Congress (2nd) Vote 121 - 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 "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

4/10/2024, 4:23 PM

Congress118
Number#121
Session2

Vote Summary

SJRES 61 - 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 "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

118th Congress (2nd) Vote 121 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 61, 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 "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".. SJRES 61 was introduced on February 7, 2024 by 1 Sponsors and 98 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 sjres 61 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration regarding National Performance Management Measures for assessing the performance of the National Highway System, specifically in relation to greenhouse gas emissions. The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn federal agency regulations.

The rule in question aims to establish measures for evaluating the performance of the National Highway System, with a specific focus on monitoring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This is part of the federal government's efforts to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability within the transportation sector.

If passed, Bill 118 sjres 61 would effectively nullify the rule proposed by the Federal Highway Administration, preventing it from being implemented and enforced. This resolution reflects Congress's authority to review and challenge regulations that may have significant impacts on various industries and the general public. Overall, the resolution highlights the ongoing debate and scrutiny surrounding environmental regulations and their potential effects on infrastructure development and transportation policies in the United States.

The vote failed with a tally of 53 For, 47 Against, 0 Present, and 0 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 3 Democrats, 49 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 45 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

53

3

49

1


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

47

45

0

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Official Vote Question

On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 61 - 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 "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".


Official Vote Result

Joint Resolution Passed (53-47)

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 "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

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