Senate · Roll call 223 · April 30, 2025
A vote to pass H.J.Res. 42, a resolution to overturn an Energy Department rule on certification, labeling and enforcement for appliance energy standards.
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- Question
- On the Joint Resolution
- Bill
- H.J.Res. 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".
How each party voted
Most Democrats voted No (44 of 45).
Most Republicans voted Yes (52 of 53).
Party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.
President's positions
The President's position: wanted a Yes vote
“The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 42, a joint resolution to disapprove the rule submitted by the Department of Energy”
Source: White House statement on the bill · Checked against the statement (AI-assisted)
About this vote
Under the Congressional Review Act, Congress can overturn a federal agency rule with a joint resolution of disapproval that becomes law. This resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for certain types of appliances. The resolution passed the Senate.
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Summary by the Congressional Research Service
This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent certification, labeling, and enforcement requirements related to energy conservation standards for specific types of appliances.
How each member voted
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