HJR20Introduced in the House
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".
Introduced by Gary Palmer, District AL-6
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Official description
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".
Where it stands
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
May 9, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 20 RC# 207 · April 10, 2025
53
Yes
44
No
3
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Banks | IN-3 | Yes |
| Lisa Murkowski | AK | Yes |
| Dan Sullivan | AK | Yes |
| Tommy Tuberville | AL | Yes |
| Katie Boyd Britt | AL | Yes |
| John Boozman | AR | Yes |
| Tom Cotton | AR | Yes |
| Ruben Gallego | AZ | No |
| Mark Kelly | AZ | No |
| Adam Schiff | CA | No |
Bill history
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 161 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. 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 debatable for one hour each and the concurrent resolution is debatable for 3 hours.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 161. (consideration: CR H884-889)
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, H.J. Res. 35 and H. Con. Res. 14. 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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 20.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 53). (text: CR H884)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 17.
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 42. Record Vote Number: 206.
Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S2506)
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S2533, S2537-2538)
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 207.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 119-6.
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