SJRES 188 119th Congress Senate Failed

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 "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".

Latest action: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509) · Jun 3, 2026

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AI Summary

This bill provides for congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that proposes to repeal the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants specifically for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units. If enacted, the disapproval would render the EPA's proposed repeal ineffective.

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Sponsor
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Independent · RI
Floor Vote
Voted Senate · Jun 1, 2026
46
Yea · 46%
53
Nay · 54%
1
Not Voting

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