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119th Congress (1st) Vote 276 - A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
5/21/2025, 11:47 PM
Vote Summary
HJRES 88 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
119th Congress (1st) Vote 276 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 88, Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".. HJRES 88 was introduced on April 2, 2025 by 23 Sponsors and 144 Cosponsors.
Bill 119 hjres 88 is a piece of legislation that seeks to express congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards. The rule in question pertains to "Advanced Clean Cars II," which includes provisions for a waiver of preemption and a notice of decision.
The EPA's rule aims to allow California to set its own emissions standards for motor vehicles, which are more stringent than the federal standards set by the Clean Air Act. This waiver of preemption would give California the authority to enforce its own regulations, rather than being subject to federal regulations.
The bill, if passed, would effectively nullify the EPA's rule and prevent California from implementing its own emissions standards. Supporters of the bill argue that having separate state and federal regulations creates confusion for automakers and consumers, and that a uniform national standard is necessary for the automotive industry.
Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, believe that California should have the right to set its own emissions standards in order to combat air pollution and address climate change. They argue that states should have the flexibility to implement stricter regulations if they believe it is necessary for the health and well-being of their residents.
Overall, Bill 119 hjres 88 is a contentious piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate between states' rights and federal regulations when it comes to environmental policy.
The vote passed with a tally of 51 For, 46 Against, 0 Present, and 3 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 0 Democrats, 51 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, 2 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.
Voting For
Democrat
Republican
Independent
51
0
51
0
Voting Against
Democrat
Republican
Independent
46
44
0
2
Voting Present
Democrat
Republican
Independent
0
0
0
0
Not Voting
Democrat
Republican
Independent
3
1
2
0
Official Vote Question
On the Motion to Proceed H.J.Res. 88 - A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Official Vote Result
Motion to Proceed Agreed to (51-46)
Comments
Senators' Votes on A joint resolution providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".
Voting Member of 119th Congress (1st) Vote 276

Todd Young

Elizabeth Warren

Mark R. Warner

Sheldon Whitehouse

Peter Welch

Raphael G. Warnock

Ron Wyden

Roger F. Wicker

Chris Van Hollen

Thom Tillis

Tommy Tuberville

John Thune

Eric Schmitt

Rick Scott
