S.J.Res. 24 - 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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Sponsor:
- Shelley Moore Capito
- 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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units". (by CRS)
- Status:
- The president has vetoed the bill.
PASSED on December 1, 2015.
1/2 required to pass
voted YES: 242
voted NO: 180
12 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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
S.J.Res. 24 — 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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing 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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing 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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- Sponsor
- Shelley Moore Capito
- Co-Sponsors
- Lamar Alexander
- John Barrasso
- Roy Blunt
- John Boozman
- 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
- Heidi Heitkamp
- John Hoeven
- James M. Inhofe
- Johnny Isakson
- Ron Johnson
- James Lankford
- Mike Lee
- Joe Manchin, III
- John McCain
- Mitch McConnell
- 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. 67 (114th) : Disapproving a Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".
- H.J.Res. 72 (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 "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing 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 select this vote Senate On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 24 11/17/2015 This bill PASSED the Senate 52 voted YES 46 voted NO 2 voted present/not votingcurrently selected House On Passage: 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”. 12/01/2015 This bill PASSED the House 242 voted YES 180 voted NO 12 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. 294. 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. select this vote Senate Vote on Passage 11/17/2015 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 24 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 Rule H. Res. 539 passed House. 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. 24. 12/01/2015 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. 12/01/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. currently selected House Vote on Passage 12/01/2015 On Passage: 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”. 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
Contributions
- November - December 2014 For $470,188 Against $141,651
- January - February 2015 For $2,568,327 Against $1,453,175
- March - April 2015 For $7,181,928 Against $3,011,910
- May - June 2015 For $8,690,836 Against $3,237,737
- July - August 2015 For $3,899,103 Against $1,700,309
- September - October 2015 For $6,457,032 Against $2,839,490
- November - December 2015 For $5,380,107 Against $2,543,346
- January - February 2016 For $5,131,485 Against $2,229,956
- March - April 2016 For $8,105,966 Against $3,659,628
- May - June 2016 For $8,828,611 Against $3,907,450
- July - August 2016 For $4,704,385 Against $2,378,002
- September - October 2016 For $10,571,759 Against $5,044,836
- November - December 2016 For $1,184,213 Against $548,672
Votes
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