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119th Congress (1st) Vote 222 - 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

4/29/2025, 10:03 PM

Congress119
Number#222
Session1

Vote Summary

HJRES 42 - 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".

119th Congress (1st) Vote 222 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 42, 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".. HJRES 42 was introduced on February 12, 2025 by 23 Sponsors and 9 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 hjres 42 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Department of Energy regarding the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards. The rule in question pertains to certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer products and commercial equipment.

The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the Department of Energy's rule is being challenged by Congress for its impact on energy conservation standards for appliances.

The bill seeks to provide congressional disapproval of the Department of Energy's rule, indicating that lawmakers believe the rule may not be in the best interest of consumers or the environment. By disapproving the rule, Congress would effectively block its implementation and require the Department of Energy to revisit and potentially revise the regulations in question. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 42 represents a significant effort by Congress to exercise oversight over federal regulations and ensure that energy conservation standards for appliances are fair and effective. The outcome of this legislation could have far-reaching implications for the energy efficiency of consumer products and commercial equipment in the United States.

The vote passed with a tally of 52 For, 46 Against, 0 Present, and 2 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 0 Democrats, 52 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 44 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 1 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

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Republican

Independent

52

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52

0


Voting Against

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Republican

Independent

46

44

0

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

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Republican

Independent

2

1

1

0


Official Vote Question

On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 42 - 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".


Official Vote Result

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-46)

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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment".