Vote Summary
HJRES 35 - 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 97 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 35, 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".. HJRES 35 was introduced on February 4, 2025 by 18 Sponsors and 80 Cosponsors.Bill 119 hjres 35 is a piece of legislation that aims 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, titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions," is being challenged by Congress under chapter 8 of title 5 of the United States Code.
The EPA's rule focuses on implementing procedures to help petroleum and natural gas systems comply with waste emissions charges. This includes provisions for netting and exemptions to facilitate compliance with the regulations. However, Congress is seeking to disapprove of this rule through the passage of Bill 119 hjres 35.
The purpose of this legislation is to challenge the EPA's rule and prevent its implementation. By disapproving of the rule, Congress aims to address concerns about the impact of waste emissions charges on petroleum and natural gas systems, as well as the potential burden on businesses and industries.
Overall, Bill 119 hjres 35 represents a congressional effort to exercise oversight and control over environmental regulations proposed by the EPA. The outcome of this legislation will have implications for how waste emissions charges are enforced in the petroleum and natural gas industries.
The vote failed 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 ForDemocratRepublicanIndependent
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Official Vote Question
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 35 - 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
Joint Resolution Passed (52-47)