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H.J.Res. 89: 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Became LawPublic Law 119-17, signed Jun 12, 2025

  1. Introduced (completed)Apr 2, 2025
  2. Passed House (completed)Apr 30, 2025, 225–196
  3. Passed Senate (completed)May 22, 2025, 49–46
  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 new emissions standards for new 2024 and subsequent model year on-road heavy-duty vehicles and engines, off-road diesel engines, and off-road diesel-fueled auxiliary power units. (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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Apr 30, 2025

On Passage

Passed 225–196

Yea 225majority 211Nay 196

  • Democrats10 yea, 195 nay
  • Republicans214 yea, 1 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Gabriel (Gabe) Vasquez (D-NM), Marc Veasey (D-TX), Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Susie Lee (D-NV), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Donald Davis (D-NC) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) voted Yea; Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) voted Nay; and 1 more

See how all 421 members voted

Showing 433 of 433 members

Yea 225

Republicans (214)

Independents (1)

Nay 196

Republicans (1) broke with their party

Democrats (195)

Not voting 12

Republicans (4)

Senate final vote, May 22, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 49–46

Yea 49majority 48Nay 46

  • Democrats0 yea, 44 nay
  • Republicans49 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents0 yea, 2 nay
See how all 95 members voted

Showing 100 of 100 members

Yea 49

Nay 46

Independents (2)

Not voting 5

Democrats (1)

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

Showing 3 of 3 roll calls

  • May 22, 2025SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 49–46
    Roll call 281 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04401
    Republicans49004
    Independents0200
    Total494605

    Senate roll call 281: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    How each member voted (100)
  • May 22, 2025SenateMotion to proceedPassed, yea-nay 51–46
    Roll call 280 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats04401
    Republicans51002
    Independents0200
    Total514603

    Senate roll call 280: On the Motion to Proceed. Motion to Proceed Agreed to.

    How each member voted (100)
  • Apr 30, 2025HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 225–196
    Roll call 112 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1019508
    Republicans214104
    Independents1000
    Total225196012

    House roll call 112: On Passage. Passed.

    11 crossed party lines: 10 Democrats, 1 Republican

    How each member voted (433)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

32

Who scored on this bill

330 points earned
  1. 1Jay Obernolte R-CA SponsorIntroduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, passed House, passed Senate, became law5 events+136
  2. 2Sanford Bishop D-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Donald Davis D-NC1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Jun 12, 2025Signed by the President. Became Public Law 119-17.
  2. Jun 6, 2025Presented to the President.
  3. May 22, 2025Passed the Senate, 49–46.
  4. Apr 30, 2025Passed the House, 225–196.
  5. Apr 2, 2025Introduced in the House by Jay Obernolte.
Show the full action history (22 actions)
  1. Jun 12, 2025Signed by President.
  2. Jun 12, 2025Became Public Law No: 119-17.
  3. Jun 6, 2025Presented to President.
  4. May 23, 2025Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. May 22, 2025Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 46. Record Vote Number: 280.
  6. May 22, 2025Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S3105-3106, S3109-3110)
  7. May 22, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
  8. May 22, 2025Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 46. Record Vote Number: 281.
  9. May 21, 2025Received in the Senate, read twice.
  10. Apr 30, 2025Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 354. (consideration: CR H1755-1759)
  11. 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 debate and one motion to recommit on each joint resolution.
  12. Apr 30, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 89.
  13. Apr 30, 2025The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  14. Apr 30, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 89, 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.
  15. Apr 30, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1760)
  16. Apr 30, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
  17. Apr 30, 2025On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 196 (Roll no. 112). (text: CR H1755)
  18. Apr 30, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Apr 29, 2025Rule H. Res. 354 passed House.
  20. 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.
  21. Apr 2, 2025Introduced in House
  22. Apr 2, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.