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HCONRES 89 114th Congress House

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Introduced: April 19, 2016 Introduced by: Scalise, Steve Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
Taxation Climate change and greenhouse gasesEnergy pricesOil and gasSales and excise taxesUser charges and fees
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Jun 13, 2016
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 10, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 10, 2016
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 163, 2 Present (Roll no. 295). (text: CR H3669)
Jun 10, 2016
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3693)
Jun 10, 2016
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Con.Res. 89, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Black demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until later in the legislative day.
Jun 10, 2016
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3676)
Jun 10, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 89.
Jun 10, 2016
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
Jun 10, 2016
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. (consideration: CR H3669-3677)
Jun 7, 2016
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 767 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
Oct 29, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 29, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 10, 2016 House · vote #295 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 237–163 See who voted →
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 Latest action June 13, 2016

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • SRES 472 Related bill A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the economy of the United Sta…
  • HRES 767 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone …
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 48
All 48 Republican 31
DeSantis, Ron
· May 31, 2016
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Issa, Darrell
California · May 26, 2016
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · May 17, 2016
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · May 16, 2016
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · May 10, 2016
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Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 3, 2016
Bishop, Mike
· Apr 26, 2016
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DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Apr 26, 2016
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Apr 21, 2016
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Apr 21, 2016
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Apr 19, 2016
Hensarling, Jeb
· Apr 19, 2016
Holding, George
· Apr 19, 2016
Noem, Kristi
· Apr 19, 2016
Roskam, Peter
· Apr 19, 2016
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Apr 15, 2016
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Cole, Tom
Oklahoma · Apr 15, 2016
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Apr 15, 2016
CULBERSON, JOHN
· Apr 12, 2016
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Apr 12, 2016
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Apr 12, 2016
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Apr 12, 2016
Jenkins, Evan
· Apr 12, 2016
JOHNSON, SAM
· Apr 12, 2016
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Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Apr 12, 2016
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Apr 12, 2016
Ratcliffe, John
· Apr 12, 2016
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 12, 2016
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Mar 15, 2016
BARTON, JOE
· Mar 10, 2016
Murphy, Tim
· Mar 10, 2016
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Mar 3, 2016
Bridenstine, Jim
· Mar 2, 2016
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Mar 2, 2016
Yoder, Kevin
· Mar 1, 2016
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Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Feb 29, 2016
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 26, 2016
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McClintock, Tom
California · Feb 24, 2016
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Latta, Robert E.
Ohio · Feb 10, 2016
Abraham, Ralph
· Jan 28, 2016
Renacci, James
· Jan 28, 2016
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Jan 12, 2016
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Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jan 12, 2016
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Jan 12, 2016
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Jan 12, 2016
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Williams, Roger
Texas · Jan 12, 2016
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 12, 2016
BRADY, KEVIN
· Nov 19, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 89: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HCONRES-89/
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