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119th Congress (1st) Vote 227 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

4/30/2025, 9:27 PM

Congress119
Number#227
Session1

Vote Summary

SJRES 31 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".

119th Congress (1st) Vote 227 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 31, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".. SJRES 31 was introduced on March 6, 2025 by 19 Sponsors and 7 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 SJRes 31 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the reclassification of major sources as area sources under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act. The resolution falls under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations proposed by federal agencies.

The EPA's rule in question pertains to the reclassification of major sources of air pollution, such as factories and power plants, as area sources. This reclassification could have significant implications for how these sources are regulated under the Clean Air Act, potentially leading to changes in emissions standards and monitoring requirements.

If passed, Bill 119 SJRes 31 would signify Congress's disapproval of the EPA's rule and prevent it from going into effect. This resolution reflects Congress's oversight role in ensuring that federal regulations are in line with legislative intent and do not unduly burden businesses or harm the environment. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 31 addresses an important environmental issue and highlights the ongoing debate over the balance between regulatory oversight and economic considerations in the United States.

The vote passed with a tally of 52 For, 40 Against, 0 Present, and 8 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 0 Democrats, 52 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 39 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 1 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 6 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 1 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

52

0

52

0


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

40

39

0

1


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

8

6

1

1


Official Vote Question

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 31 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".


Official Vote Result

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-40)

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 Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act".