U.S. Senate · April 29, 2025
Roll call 222 · 119th Congress, session 1
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…
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Motion to Proceed Agreed to
52 yes 46 no
The Senate said yes
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
What was being voted on
119-HJRES-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".
This joint resolution states that Congress disapproves of a specific rule submitted by the Department of Energy. The rule in question relates to the Energy Conservation Program for Appliance Standards, which covers certification requirements, labeling requirements, and enforcement provisions for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. Because of this resolution, that specific rule will have no force or effect.