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 Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
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This joint resolution disapproves a specific rule by the Department of Energy regarding energy conservation standards for consumer gas-fired instantaneous water heaters, effectively nullifying it. The resolution is straightforward, focusing solely on the disapproval of the rule without additional provisions or financial implications.
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⚑ No enforcement or oversight — imposes duties but names no enforcement or oversight mechanism
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 207 · 2025-04-10
53 Yea · 43 Nay · 0 Present · 2 Not voting — Joint Resolution Passed (53-44)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Joint Resolution</question>
<vote_title>H.J.Res. 20</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Joint Resolution Passed
Actions (24)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2025-01-15 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-01-15 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-02-25 | 10:35:04 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debatable for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debatable for 3 hours. |
| 2025-02-27 | 09:12:58 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889) |
| 2025-02-27 | 09:13:03 | Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours. |
| 2025-02-27 | 09:13:50 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20. |
| 2025-02-27 | 09:51:31 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2025-02-27 | 10:29:11 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884) |
| 2025-02-27 | 10:29:11 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884) |
| 2025-02-27 | 10:29:13 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-03-03 | — | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17. |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506) |
| 2025-04-09 | — | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206. |
| 2025-04-10 | — | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-04-10 | — | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207. |
| 2025-04-10 | — | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207. |
| 2025-04-10 | — | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538) |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-6. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-6. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Signed by President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Signed by President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Presented to President. |
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