Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) 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 for Appliance Standards: Certification Requirements, Labeling Requirements, and Enforcement Provisions for Certain Consumer Products and Commercial Equipment"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 61) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing"; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 11) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Protection of Marine Archaeological Resources".
Summary
H.Res. 177 is a procedural resolution that would set the terms for considering three separate congressional disapproval measures. These measures would allow Congress to reject three specific federal regulations: a Department of Energy rule on appliance certification and labeling requirements, an Environmental Protection Agency rule on emissions standards for rubber tire manufacturing, and a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule protecting marine archaeological resources. This is a non-binding resolution, meaning it does not have the force of law and does not require presidential signature. If passed, it would simply establish the framework for debating and voting on the three underlying disapproval measures, which themselves would be binding if approved. The resolution was introduced in March 2025 and has received initial consideration, though most introduced bills do not advance further in the legislative process.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H955-960)
Mar 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 177.
Mar 4, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 177, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 4, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H961-962)
Mar 4, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 187 (Roll no. 56). (consideration: CR H961)
Mar 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955)
Mar 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955)
Mar 4, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955)
Mar 4, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2025
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
On March 4, 2025, the House voted 196-187 to order the previous question on H.Res. 177, a procedural motion that preceded a vote on the special rule itself. The previous question motion is a procedural step that, when passed, prevents further debate and amendments to the rule and moves the chamber directly to a vote on adopting or rejecting the rule. H.Res. 177 sets the terms for floor consideration of three separate disapproval resolutions: H.J. Res. 42 (challenging a Department of Energy rule on appliance certification and labeling), H.J. Res. 61 (challenging an Environmental Protection Agency rule on rubber tire manufacturing emissions), and S.J. Res. 11 (challenging a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule on marine archaeological resource protection). These are Congressional Review Act resolutions that allow Congress to overturn federal regulations. This vote was strictly procedural and did not address the merits of any regulation. The vote was entirely along party lines, with all 196 Republicans voting yes and all 187 Democrats voting no. With the previous question ordered, the House proceeded to vote on whether to adopt the special rule governing debate on the three disapproval resolutions. If the rule is adopted, the House will then debate and vote on each disapproval resolution separately.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
Mar 3, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H955-960)
Mar 4, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 177.
Mar 4, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 177, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Neguse demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 4, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H961-962)
Mar 4, 2025
On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 196 - 187 (Roll no. 56). (consideration: CR H961)
Mar 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955)
Mar 4, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955)
Mar 4, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 209 (Roll no. 57). (text: CR H955)
Mar 4, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 4, 2025
On Ordering the Previous Question
On Ordering the Previous Question
On March 4, 2025, the House voted 196-187 to order the previous question on H.Res. 177, a procedural motion that preceded a vote on the special rule itself. The previous question motion is a procedural step that, when passed, prevents further debate and amendments to the rule and moves the chamber directly to a vote on adopting or rejecting the rule. H.Res. 177 sets the terms for floor consideration of three separate disapproval resolutions: H.J. Res. 42 (challenging a Department of Energy rule on appliance certification and labeling), H.J. Res. 61 (challenging an Environmental Protection Agency rule on rubber tire manufacturing emissions), and S.J. Res. 11 (challenging a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management rule on marine archaeological resource protection). These are Congressional Review Act resolutions that allow Congress to overturn federal regulations. This vote was strictly procedural and did not address the merits of any regulation. The vote was entirely along party lines, with all 196 Republicans voting yes and all 187 Democrats voting no. With the previous question ordered, the House proceeded to vote on whether to adopt the special rule governing debate on the three disapproval resolutions. If the rule is adopted, the House will then debate and vote on each disapproval resolution separately.
The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 42, H.J. Res. 61, and S.J. Res. 11 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit on H.J. Res. 42 and H.J. Res. 61 and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
Mar 3, 2025
