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119th Congress (1st) Vote 96 - 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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

2/26/2025, 7:14 PM

Congress119
Number#96
Session1

Vote Summary

SJRES 12 - 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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

119th Congress (1st) Vote 96 is a Senate Vote on Bill SJRES 12, 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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".. SJRES 12 was introduced on February 4, 2025 by 11 Sponsors and 50 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 SJRes 12 is a joint resolution that seeks to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The rule in question outlines procedures for facilitating compliance with waste emissions charges, including provisions for netting and exemptions.

The resolution 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, Congress is seeking to disapprove of the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems.

The resolution is non-partisan and aims to provide a thoughtful analysis of the potential impacts of the EPA's rule on the industry and the environment. It is written at a 10th grade level to ensure accessibility and understanding for a wide audience. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 12 is a detailed and factual summary of the congressional disapproval of the EPA's rule on waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. It highlights the importance of oversight and accountability in regulatory processes to ensure the protection of both industry interests and environmental concerns.

The vote passed with a tally of 52 For, 47 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 0 Democrats, 52 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 45 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 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

Democrat

Republican

Independent

47

45

0

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

1

0

1

0


Official Vote Question

On the Motion to Proceed S.J.Res. 12 - 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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".


Official Vote Result

Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)

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 "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".

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