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hjres 88 · 119th Congress · House

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

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This joint resolution disapproves a specific EPA rule regarding California's motor vehicle pollution standards, effectively nullifying the rule. It is a straightforward legislative action without additional provisions or funding implications.

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Cosponsors
41 current · 41 total
Actions
28
Roll calls
3
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Recorded vote · Senate roll call 277 · 2025-05-22
50 Yea · 43 Nay · 0 Present · 5 Not voting — Joint Resolution Passed (51-44)</vote_result_text> <question>On the Joint Resolution</question> <vote_title>H.J.Res. 88</vote_title> <majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement> <vote_result>Joint Resolution Passed
R
490 (Yea–Nay)
D
141 (Yea–Nay)
I
02 (Yea–Nay)
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Actions (28)
DateTimeAction
2025-04-02Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-04-02Introduced in House
2025-04-02Introduced in House
2025-04-07Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
2025-04-28Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
2025-04-2819:35:46Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 354 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88, and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
2025-04-3015:23:56Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
2025-04-3015:24:01Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res. 88 and H.J. Res. 89. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 60, H.J. Res. 78, H.J. Res. 87, H.J. Res 88 and H.J. Res. 89 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
2025-04-3015:24:13DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
2025-04-3016:25:45The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2025-04-3016:26:43POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 88, 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.
2025-05-0110:22:56Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
2025-05-0110:39:11On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
2025-05-0110:39:11Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
2025-05-0110:39:12Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-05-21Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
2025-05-21Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
2025-05-21Received in the Senate, read twice.
2025-05-22Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
2025-05-22Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
2025-05-22Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
2025-05-23Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2025-06-06Presented to President.
2025-06-06Presented to President.
2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-16.
2025-06-12Became Public Law No: 119-16.
2025-06-12Signed by President.
2025-06-12Signed by President.
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