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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Sep 9, 2019
This joint resolution nullifies the Environmental Protection Agency's rule that
repealed the Clean Power Plan, which established emission guidelines for states to follow in limiting carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants;
finalized the Affordable Clean Energy rule, which replaced the Clean Power Plan with emission guidelines for states to use when developing plans to limit carbon dioxide; and
revised requirements that govern the process under which the EPA and states develop emission standards for pollutants emitted by existing stationary sources.
People & committees
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] · D–MD
Legislative record
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Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 53. Record Vote Number: 324.
Senate roll call 324 · Individual votesFailed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 41 - 53. Record Vote Number: 324.
Senate roll call 324 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S5859, S5862-5869)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (CR S5858)
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced in Senate
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