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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 19, 2026
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Mar 19, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 364.
Mar 19, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 52. Record Vote Number: 110. (CR S2106)
Apr 29, 2026
On the Motion to Proceed
On the Motion to Proceed
The Senate failed to advance S.J.Res. 139, a joint resolution aimed at overturning an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule. The rule in question involved the EPA's disapproval of Colorado's regional haze plan, which is part of a federal effort to improve visibility and air quality in national parks and wilderness areas. This vote was a procedural motion to begin formal consideration of the resolution. The vote failed on strictly partisan lines, with 46 Democrats voting in favor of proceeding and 52 Republicans voting against it. Because the motion to proceed was rejected, the Senate will not move forward with the resolution to block the EPA's air quality requirements for Colorado. As a result of this vote, the EPA's original rule remains in effect. This means the federal government's disapproval of Colorado's specific haze plan stands, likely requiring the state to implement more stringent air pollution controls or follow a federal implementation plan to meet environmental standards. No further action on this specific resolution is expected in the near future.
Motion to proceed to Cal. #364 , S.J.Res.139 , disapproving the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Disapproval; Colorado; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period" (Bennet)