U.S. Senate · April 2, 2025
Roll call 161 · 119th Congress, session 1
H.J.Res. 24 — 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and…
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Motion to Proceed Agreed to
51 yes 46 no
The Senate said yes
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-HJRES-24 — 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: Energy Conservation Standards for Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers".
This joint resolution aims to overturn a specific rule from the Department of Energy. The rule in question involves energy conservation standards for walk-in coolers and walk-in freezers. By passing this resolution, Congress expresses its disapproval of that rule. If passed, the rule will have no force or effect.