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119th Congress Environmental Protection

H.J.Res. 88: 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".

Became LawPublic Law 119-16, signed Jun 12, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 2, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)May 1, 2025, 246–164
  3. Passed Senate (completed)May 22, 2025, 51–44
  4. To the President (completed)Jun 6, 2025
  5. Became law (completed)Jun 12, 2025

Summary

Public Law, Jun 12, 2025

This joint resolution revokes the waiver granted to the California Air Resources Board regarding its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulations, which include new requirements for low-emission vehicles and zero-emission vehicles. (Under the Clean Air Act, California may seek waivers of the preemption prohibiting states from enacting certain emission standards.)

Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency notice titled California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 1, 2025

On Passage

Passed 246–164

Yea 246majority 206Nay 164

  • Democrats35 yea, 164 nay
  • Republicans210 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: George Whitesides (D-CA), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), Hillary Scholten (D-MI), Thomas Suozzi (D-NY), Darren Soto (D-FL) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) voted Yea; and 25 more

See how all 410 members voted

Showing 432 of 432 members

Yea 246

Republicans (210)

Independents (1)

Nay 164

Democrats (164)

Not voting 22

Senate final vote, May 22, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 51–44

Yea 51majority 48Nay 44

  • Democrats1 yea, 42 nay
  • Republicans50 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents0 yea, 2 nay

Broke with their party: Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) voted Yea

See how all 95 members voted

Showing 100 of 100 members

Yea 51

Democrats (1) broke with their party

Nay 44

Independents (2)

Not voting 5

Republicans (3)

Democrats (2)

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

Showing 3 of 3 roll calls

  • May 22, 2025SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 51–44
    Roll call 277 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats14202
    Republicans50003
    Independents0200
    Total514405

    Senate roll call 277: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    1 crossed party lines: 1 Democrat

    How each member voted (100)
  • May 21, 2025SenateMotion to proceedPassed, yea-nay 51–46
    Roll call 276 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04401
    Republicans51002
    Independents0200
    Total514603

    Senate roll call 276: On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Agreed to.

    How each member voted (100)
  • May 1, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 246–164
    Roll call 114 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats35164014
    Republicans210008
    Independents1000
    Total246164022

    House roll call 114: On Passage. Passed.

    35 crossed party lines: 35 Democrats

    How each member voted (432)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

41

Who scored on this bill

516 points earned
  1. 1John Joyce R-PA SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, passed House, passed Senate, became law5 events+136
  2. 2Joyce Beatty D-OH1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Sanford Bishop D-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski D-IL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Janelle Bynum D-OR1 maverick vote1 event+6
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History

  1. Jun 12, 2025Signed by the President. Became Public Law 119-16.
  2. Jun 6, 2025Presented to the President.
  3. May 22, 2025Passed the Senate, 51–44.
  4. May 1, 2025Passed the House, 246–164.
  5. Apr 2, 2025Introduced in the House by John Joyce.
Show the full action history (24 actions)
  1. Jun 12, 2025Signed by President.
  2. Jun 12, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-16.
  3. Jun 6, 2025Presented to President.
  4. May 23, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. May 22, 2025Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S3101)
  6. May 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
  7. May 22, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 44. Record Vote Number: 277.
  8. May 21, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
  9. May 21, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 276.
  10. May 21, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3052)
  11. May 1, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1786)
  12. May 1, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
  13. May 1, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 246 - 164 (Roll no. 114). (text: 04/30/2025 CR H1749)
  14. May 1, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Apr 30, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1748)
  16. Apr 30, 2025Rule 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.
  17. Apr 30, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 88.
  18. Apr 30, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  19. Apr 30, 2025POSTPONED 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.
  20. Apr 28, 2025Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1629)
  21. Apr 28, 2025Rules 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.
  22. Apr 7, 2025Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1421)
  23. Apr 2, 2025Introduced in House
  24. Apr 2, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.