S.J.Res. 11 · 118th Congress

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards".

Introduced on Feb 9, 2023 by Deb Fischer (R-NE). 37 cosponsors, 1 of them from another party. Latest action (Jun 22, 2023): Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Stage
Vetoed
Introduced
Feb 9, 2023
Cosponsors
37
1 from the other party
Policy area
Environmental Protection
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. 5Vetoed
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Air quality
  • Climate change and greenhouse gases
  • Congressional oversight
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • Environmental regulatory procedures
  • Motor carriers
  • Motor vehicles

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Deb FischerR-NESponsor

Independents · 1

Republicans · 36

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On the Joint Resolution
    Apr 26, 2023· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 50–49
  2. On Passage
    May 23, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 221–203
  3. On Overriding the Veto
    Jun 21, 2023· Senate· Passage· Veto Sustained 50–50

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Feb 9, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 9, 2023 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
  3. Apr 26, 2023Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  4. Apr 26, 2023 · SenateSenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  5. Apr 26, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 98.(consideration: CR S1360, S1363-1365; text: CR S1365)Senate · Roll call 98
  6. Apr 26, 2023 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 98. (consideration: CR S1360, S1363-1365; text: CR S1365)Senate · Roll call 98
  7. Apr 27, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  8. Apr 27, 2023 · HouseReceived in the House.
  9. Apr 27, 2023 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  10. May 22, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 429 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 467 under a structured rule with one of hour of general debate. S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45 are considered under closed rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 467 and H.J. Res. 45, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
  11. May 23, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 429. (consideration: CR H2523-2531)
  12. May 23, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 467, S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 467 under a structured rule with one of hour of general debate. S.J. Res. 11 and H.J. Res. 45 are considered under closed rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit provided on H.R. 467 and H.J. Res. 45, and one motion to commit on S.J. Res. 11.
  13. May 23, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S.J. Res. 11.
  14. May 23, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  15. May 23, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on S.J.Res. 11, the Chair put the question on passage of S.J.Res. 11 and by voice vote announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Pallone demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  16. May 23, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2531)
  17. May 23, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H2523)House · Roll call 232
  18. May 23, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 203 (Roll no. 232). (text: CR H2523)House · Roll call 232
  19. May 23, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Jun 7, 2023Presented to President.
  21. Jun 7, 2023 · HousePresented to President.
  22. Jun 14, 2023Vetoed by President.
  23. Jun 14, 2023 · HouseVetoed by President.
  24. Jun 14, 2023 · SenateVeto message received in Senate. Ordered held at the desk. (text: CR S2089-2090)
  25. Jun 21, 2023 · SenateVeto Message considered in Senate. (consideration: CR S2151-2152, S2155-2156)
  26. Jun 21, 2023Failed of passage in Senate over veto: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 167.Senate · Roll call 167
  27. Jun 21, 2023 · SenateFailed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 167.Senate · Roll call 167
  28. Jun 22, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

Committees

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Agencies in its committees' jurisdiction

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $580K reported (all issues)
  2. OWNER OPERATOR INDEPENDENT DRIVERS ASSOCIATION5 reports
    $1.6M reported (all issues)
  3. NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business)3 reports
    $3.7M reported (all issues)
  4. Tesla Inc.3 reports
    $470K reported (all issues)
  5. AMERICAN BUS ASSOCIATION2 reports
    $190K reported (all issues)
  6. AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS INC.2 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  7. Earthjustice1 report
    $169.1K reported (all issues)
  8. Environmental Law and Policy Center1 report
  9. Job Creators Network1 report
    $30K reported (all issues)
  10. THE BOEING COMPANY1 report
    Federal contractor: THE BOEING COMPANY$9B in contracts, FY2026AI match · 99%

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

Sources and method

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  • Bill status: bills and resolutions, sponsors, actions, subjects and CRS summaries (U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo), from Congress.gov (Library of Congress))GovInfo Bill Status bulk data (Congress.gov; summaries by the Congressional Research Service) · data current to Oct 8, 2026 · loaded Oct 8, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • House roll-call votes (Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives)Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives, roll-call vote records · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.
  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.