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S.J. Res. 24 114th Congress Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution…

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Official title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".

Introduced: October 26, 2015 Introduced by: Shelley Moore Capito Republican · West Virginia See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAir qualityClimate change and greenhouse gasesCoal
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 Everywhere this bill has been 24 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 11, 2016
Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text of veto message: CR 01/11/2016 S28-29)
Dec 18, 2015
Vetoed by President.
Dec 18, 2015
Presented to President.
Dec 1, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 1, 2015
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 650). (text: CR H8829)
Dec 1, 2015
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H8837)
Dec 1, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 24.
Dec 1, 2015
Resolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution.
Dec 1, 2015
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 539. (consideration: CR H8829-8837)
Dec 1, 2015
Rule H. Res. 539 passed House.
Nov 30, 2015
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 539 Reported to House. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate only on H.R. 8; resolution provides for one hour of general debate on S.J. Res. 23 and S.J. Res. 24 as well as one motion to commit on each joint resolution.
Nov 18, 2015
Held at the desk.
Nov 18, 2015
Received in the House.
Nov 18, 2015
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 17, 2015
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 306. (text: CR S8012)
Nov 17, 2015
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 306.(text: CR S8012)
Nov 17, 2015
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7979-7992, S7992-8012)
Nov 17, 2015
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S7979)
Nov 17, 2015
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
Nov 16, 2015
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 294.
Nov 16, 2015
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c). (consideration: CR S7965; text: CR S7965)
Nov 16, 2015
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by petition pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).(consideration: CR S7965; text: CR S7965)
Oct 26, 2015
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Oct 26, 2015
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 1, 2015 House · vote #650 On Passage Passed 242–180 See who voted →
Nov 17, 2015 Senate · vote #306 On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 24 Passed 52–46 See who voted →
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 Latest action January 11, 2016

Veto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text of veto message: CR 01/11/2016 S28-29)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule published on October 23, 2015, that requires states to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs). (Those EGUs convert fossil fuel energy to electric energy.)

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HJRES 67 Identical bill Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines …
  • HJRES 72 Identical bill Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Envi…
  • HRES 539 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and ma…
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 30
All 30 Republican 27
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Barrasso, John
Wyoming · Oct 26, 2015
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Boozman, John
Arkansas · Oct 26, 2015
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Oct 26, 2015
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Oct 26, 2015
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Oct 26, 2015
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Crapo, Mike
Idaho · Oct 26, 2015
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Cruz, Ted
Texas · Oct 26, 2015
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Daines, Steve
Montana · Oct 26, 2015
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Oct 26, 2015
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Fischer, Deb
Nebraska · Oct 26, 2015
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Oct 26, 2015
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Oct 26, 2015
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Hoeven, John
North Dakota · Oct 26, 2015
Isakson, Johnny
· Oct 26, 2015
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Johnson, Ron
Wisconsin · Oct 26, 2015
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Oct 26, 2015
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Oct 26, 2015
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Oct 26, 2015
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Moran, Jerry
Kansas · Oct 26, 2015
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Murkowski, Lisa
Alaska · Oct 26, 2015
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Paul, Rand
Kentucky · Oct 26, 2015
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Risch, James E.
Idaho · Oct 26, 2015
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Rounds, Mike
South Dakota · Oct 26, 2015
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Oct 26, 2015
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Oct 26, 2015
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Thune, John
South Dakota · Oct 26, 2015
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Oct 26, 2015
Toomey, Patrick
· Oct 26, 2015
Vitter, David
· Oct 26, 2015
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Wicker, Roger F.
Mississippi · Oct 26, 2015
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 24: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-24/
MLA
"S.J. Res. 24: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-24/.
Bluebook (legal)
S.J. Res. 24, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-24/.
Markdown link
[S.J. Res. 24: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-SJRES-24/)
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