HR161Introduced in the House
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.
Introduced by Erin Houchin, District IN-9
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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.
Where it stands
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
February 25, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: On Agreeing to the Resolution RC# 47 · February 25, 2025
217
Yes
211
No
5
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Begich | AK | Yes |
| Barry Moore | AL-2 | Yes |
| Shomari Figures | AL-2 | No |
| Mike D. Rogers | AL-3 | Yes |
| Robert Aderholt | AL-4 | Yes |
| Dale Strong | AL-5 | Yes |
| Gary Palmer | AL-6 | Yes |
| Terri Sewell | AL-7 | No |
| Eric Crawford | AR-1 | Yes |
| French Hill | AR-2 | Yes |
Bill history
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-5, by Mrs. Houchin.
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 4.
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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H781-790)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 161.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H790-791)
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 210 (Roll no. 46).
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 217 - 211 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H781)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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