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S.J.Res. 61: Disapproval of Federal Highway Administration rule: National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure".

Passed SenateApr 10, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 7, 2024
  2. Passed Senate (completed)Apr 10, 2024, 53–47
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed Senate, Apr 10, 2024

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure and published on December 7, 2023.

Under current law, each state must set targets for and report on the progress of performance metrics related to the U.S. surface transportation system. The rule establishes a specific measure for assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation (GHG measure). The rule also requires state departments of transportation and metropolitan planning organizations to establish declining carbon dioxide (CO2) targets for the GHG measure and report to the FHWA on their progress towards achieving these targets.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House

Not yet voted

Passed the Senate Apr 10, 2024. Awaiting House action.

Senate final vote, Apr 10, 2024

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 53–47

Yea 53majority 51Nay 47

  • Democrats2 yea, 45 nay
  • Republicans49 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents2 yea, 2 nay

Broke with their party: Jon Tester (D-MT), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Joe Manchin (I-WV) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) voted Yea

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Yea 53

Democrats (2) broke with their party

Independents (2) broke with their party

Nay 47

Independents (2)

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

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  • Apr 10, 2024SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 53–47
    Roll call 121 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats24500
    Republicans49000
    Independents2200
    Total534700

    Senate roll call 121: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    4 crossed party lines: 2 Democrats, 2 Independents

    How each member voted (100)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

49

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

286 points earned
  1. 1Kevin Cramer R-ND SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, discharged, passed Senate5 events+66
  2. 2Joe Manchin I-WV1 maverick vote; cosponsored; cosponsored bill passed3 events+10
  3. 3Sherrod Brown D-OH1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 3Kyrsten Sinema I-AZ1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 3Jon Tester D-MT1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Apr 10, 2024Passed the Senate, 53–47.
  2. Feb 7, 2024Introduced in the Senate by Kevin Cramer.
Show the full action history (9 actions)
  1. Apr 15, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  2. Apr 15, 2024Received in the House.
  3. Apr 15, 2024Held at the desk.
  4. Apr 10, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 121. (text: CR S2695)
  5. Apr 10, 2024Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 121. (text: CR S2695)
  6. Apr 9, 2024Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
  7. Apr 9, 2024Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 359.
  8. Feb 7, 2024Introduced in Senate
  9. Feb 7, 2024Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.