A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
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This joint resolution seeks to disapprove and nullify a specific rule by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding waste emissions charges for petroleum and natural gas systems. The resolution is straightforward, aiming to prevent the rule from taking effect without introducing new provisions or financial implications.
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Access options →Recorded vote · Senate roll call 96 · 2025-02-26
51 Yea · 46 Nay · 0 Present · 1 Not voting — Motion to Proceed Agreed to (52-47)</vote_result_text>
<question>On the Motion to Proceed</question>
<vote_title>Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 12</vote_title>
<majority_requirement>1/2</majority_requirement>
<vote_result>Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Actions (9)
| Date | Time | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-04 | — | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. |
| 2025-02-04 | — | Introduced in Senate |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 14. |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). |
| 2025-02-20 | — | Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). |
| 2025-02-26 | — | Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S1391) |
| 2025-02-26 | — | Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 47. Record Vote Number: 96. (CR S1391) |
| 2025-02-27 | — | Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
| 2025-02-27 | — | Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S1413) |
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