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119th Congress (1st) Vote 228 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

5/1/2025, 12:05 PM

Congress119
Number#228
Session1

Vote Summary

HJRES 75 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

119th Congress (1st) Vote 228 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 75, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".. HJRES 75 was introduced on March 10, 2025 by 22 Sponsors and 29 Cosponsors.

Bill 119 hjres 75 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of a rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. The rule in question pertains to the Energy Conservation Program and specifically focuses on setting energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers.

The bill falls under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, which allows Congress to review and potentially overturn regulations put forth by federal agencies. In this case, the rule regarding energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances is being challenged by Congress.

The purpose of this legislation is to provide oversight and ensure that the rule proposed by the Department of Energy is in the best interest of the American people. By disapproving of the rule, Congress is asserting its authority to review and potentially reject regulations that may have a significant impact on businesses and consumers. Overall, Bill 119 hjres 75 is a measure aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the regulatory process, particularly when it comes to energy conservation standards for commercial refrigeration appliances. It highlights the importance of congressional oversight in safeguarding the interests of the public.

The vote failed with a tally of 52 For, 45 Against, 0 Present, and 3 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 0 Democrats, 52 Republican, and 0 Independents voting For, 43 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 2 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 2 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.

Voting For

Democrat

Republican

Independent

52

0

52

0


Voting Against

Democrat

Republican

Independent

45

43

0

2


Voting Present

Democrat

Republican

Independent

0

0

0

0


Not Voting

Democrat

Republican

Independent

3

2

1

0


Official Vote Question

On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 75 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".


Official Vote Result

Joint Resolution Passed (52-45)

Comments

Senators' Votes on A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers".

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