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".
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This joint resolution disapproves a Department of Energy rule regarding energy conservation standards for certain consumer products and commercial equipment. The resolution nullifies the rule, preventing it from taking effect.
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 223 · 2025-04-30
51 Yea · 45 Nay · 0 Present · 2 Not voting — Joint Resolution Passed (52-46)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Joint Resolution</question>
<vote_title>H.J.Res. 42</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Joint Resolution Passed
Actions (26)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-12 | — | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
| 2025-02-12 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-02-12 | — | Introduced in House |
| 2025-03-03 | 19:17:34 | Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 177 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11. |
| 2025-03-05 | 13:00:13 | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 177. (consideration: CR H991-996) |
| 2025-03-05 | 13:00:18 | Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61 and S.J. Res. 11. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11. |
| 2025-03-05 | 13:00:37 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42. |
| 2025-03-05 | 13:40:23 | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 2025-03-05 | 13:40:42 | POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the joint resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. |
| 2025-03-05 | 16:35:15 | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H997-998) |
| 2025-03-05 | 16:44:35 | On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) |
| 2025-03-05 | 16:44:35 | Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 203 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H991) |
| 2025-03-05 | 16:44:37 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2025-03-06 | — | Received in the Senate, read twice. |
| 2025-04-29 | — | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2644) |
| 2025-04-29 | — | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 222. (CR S2644) |
| 2025-04-30 | — | Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. |
| 2025-04-30 | — | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 223. |
| 2025-04-30 | — | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2680-2683) |
| 2025-05-01 | — | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| 2025-05-06 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-05-06 | — | Presented to President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-8. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Became Public Law No: 119-8. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Signed by President. |
| 2025-05-09 | — | Signed by President. |
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