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118th Congress (2nd) Vote 128 - A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.

4/16/2024, 2:04 PM

Congress118
Number#128
Session2

Vote Summary

S 4072 - A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.

118th Congress (2nd) Vote 128 is a Senate Vote on Bill S 4072, A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.. S 4072 was introduced on March 23, 2024 by 1 Sponsors and 36 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 s 4072, also known as the "Prohibition of EPA Rules Implementation Act," aims to prevent the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using funds to carry out specific regulations. The bill specifically targets rules that the EPA has put in place that the sponsors of the bill believe are unnecessary or harmful.

The bill seeks to limit the EPA's ability to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules that are deemed to be overly burdensome or detrimental to industries such as agriculture, manufacturing, or energy production. Supporters of the bill argue that these regulations are stifling economic growth and job creation.

Opponents of the bill argue that these regulations are necessary to protect public health and the environment. They believe that the EPA plays a crucial role in ensuring that our air and water are clean and safe for all Americans. If passed, this bill would have significant implications for the EPA's ability to carry out its regulatory responsibilities. It would restrict the agency's ability to enforce certain rules, potentially leading to a rollback of environmental protections. Overall, Bill 118 s 4072 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between economic interests and environmental protection in the United States.

The vote passed with a tally of 50 For, 49 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 42 Democrats, 7 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 6 Democrats, 42 Republican, and 1 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 1 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

50

42

7

1


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

49

6

42

1


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

1

0

0

1


Official Vote Question

On the Motion to Proceed S. 4072 - A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.


Official Vote Result

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (50-49)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A bill to prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency.