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118th Congress (2nd) Vote 176 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

5/21/2024, 7:33 PM

Congress118
Number#176
Session2

Vote Summary

SJRES 58 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

118th Congress (2nd) Vote 176 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 58, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".. SJRES 58 was introduced on February 1, 2024 by 1 Sponsors and 72 Cosponsors.

Bill 118 SJRes 58 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces. The rule in question falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, and is part of the Energy Conservation Program.

The resolution seeks to overturn the rule through a process known as congressional disapproval. This process allows Congress to reject regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule in question pertains to energy conservation standards for consumer furnaces, which are important for reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental sustainability.

If the resolution is passed, it would effectively nullify the rule submitted by the Department of Energy. This could have significant implications for the energy efficiency of consumer furnaces and the overall impact on energy conservation efforts in the United States. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 58 is a significant piece of legislation that addresses important issues related to energy conservation and consumer furnaces. It will be interesting to see how Congress ultimately decides on this resolution and what impact it may have on energy policy moving forward.

The vote failed with a tally of 50 For, 45 Against, 0 Present, and 5 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 3 Democrats, 46 Republican, and 1 Independents voting For, 43 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 2 Democrats, 3 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

50

3

46

1


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

45

43

0

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

5

2

3

0


Official Vote Question

On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 58 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".


Official Vote Result

Joint Resolution Passed (50-45)

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 Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Furnaces".

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