Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"…
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Feb 25, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H781)
Feb 25, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 161, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Feb 25, 2025
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-5, by Mrs. Houchin.
Feb 25, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 25, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 46).
Feb 25, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H790-791)
Feb 25, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 161.
Feb 25, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H781-790)
Feb 25, 2025
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
Feb 25, 2025
The resolution provides for consideration of two joint resolutions, H.J.Res.20, under a closed rule and H.J.Res. 35, under a closed rule. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 14, under a closed rule. The joint resolutions are debated for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debated for 3 hours.
Feb 25, 2025
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Feb 25, 2025
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2025 | House · vote #47 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 217–211 | See who voted → |
| Feb 25, 2025 | House · vote #46 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed | 216–210 | See who voted → |
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-161/
"H. Res. 161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-161/.
H. Res. 161, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-161/.
[H. Res. 161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions"; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.](https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HRES-161/)