S.J.Res. 23 - A Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Sponsor:
- Mitch McConnell
- Summary:
- Status:
- The president has vetoed the bill.
PASSED on November 17, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 52
voted NO: 46
2 voted present/not voting
A Joint Resolution Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
S.J.Res. 23 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)
- Summary
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". (by CRS)
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- Title
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Other Titles
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Sponsor
- Mitch McConnell
- Co-Sponsors
- Lamar Alexander
- John Barrasso
- Roy Blunt
- John Boozman
- Shelley Moore Capito
- Bill Cassidy
- Daniel Coats
- Thad Cochran
- Bob Corker
- John Cornyn
- Tom Cotton
- Mike Crapo
- Ted Cruz
- Steve Daines
- Michael B. Enzi
- Joni Ernst
- Deb Fischer
- Jeff Flake
- Lindsey Graham
- Chuck Grassley
- Orrin G. Hatch
- John Hoeven
- James M. Inhofe
- Johnny Isakson
- Ron Johnson
- James Lankford
- Mike Lee
- Joe Manchin, III
- John McCain
- Jerry Moran
- Lisa Murkowski
- Rand Paul
- David Perdue
- James E. Risch
- Pat Roberts
- Mike Rounds
- Marco Rubio
- Ben Sasse
- Tim Scott
- Jeff Sessions
- Richard C. Shelby
- Dan Sullivan
- John Thune
- Thom Tillis
- Patrick J. Toomey
- David Vitter
- Roger F. Wicker
- Subjects
- Environmental protection
- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Air quality
- Climate change and greenhouse gases
- Coal
- Congressional oversight
- Electric power generation and transmission
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Environmental regulatory procedures
- Oil and gas
- Related Bills
- H.J.Res. 71 (114th) : Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- H.J.Res. 68 (114th) : Disapproving a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- H.Res. 539 (114th) : Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 8) to Modernize Energy Infrastructure, Build a 21st Century Energy and Manufacturing Workforce, Bolster America's Energy Security and Diplomacy, and Promote Energy Efficiency and Government Accountability, and for Other Purposes; Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 23) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units"; and Providing for Consideration of the Joint Resolution (S.J. Res. 24) Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Major Actions
Introduced 10/26/2015 Referred to Committee Passed Senate 11/17/2015 Passed House 12/01/2015 Vetoed by President 12/18/2015 Vetoed by Governor 12/18/2015 Vetoed by Governor 12/18/2015 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result currently selected Senate On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 23 11/17/2015 This bill PASSED the Senate 52 voted YES 46 voted NO 2 voted present/not votingselect this vote House On Passage: S J RES 23 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units”. 12/01/2015 This bill PASSED the House 235 voted YES 188 voted NO 11 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 10/26/2015 10/26/2015 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. 10/26/2015 Introduced in Senate 11/16/2015 Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). Put on a legislative calendar 11/16/2015 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 293. 11/17/2015 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. 11/17/2015 Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. 11/17/2015 Measure laid before Senate by motion. currently selected Senate Vote on Passage 11/17/2015 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 23 11/18/2015 Received in the House. 11/18/2015 Held at the desk. 11/18/2015 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 11/30/2015 Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 539 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution. 12/01/2015 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 539. 12/01/2015 Resolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution. 12/01/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 23. 12/01/2015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 12/01/2015 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J. Res. 23, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Tonko demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day. 12/01/2015 Considered as unfinished business. 12/01/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. select this vote House Vote on Passage 12/01/2015 On Passage: S J RES 23 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units”. Presented to President 12/18/2015 Presented to President. Vetoed 12/18/2015 Vetoed by President. 1/11/2016 Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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