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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jun 3, 2026
BillsEnvironmental ProtectionS.J.Res. 188Congress.gov ↗
S.J.Res. 188IntroducedEnvironmental Protection

Senate Democrats fail to block EPA coal plant pollution rule repeal

Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon (D-RI)Introduced Apr 27, 2026
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Jun 3
Jun 3
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
May 12
May 12
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
May 12
May 12
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
May 12
May 12
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Apr 27
Apr 27
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 27
Apr 27
Introduced in Senate
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All 6 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jun 3
SENATEMotion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 53. Record Vote Number: 135. (CR S2509)
May 12
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
May 12
SENATESenate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
May 12
Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works discharged, by petition, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(c).
Apr 27
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Apr 27
Introduced in Senate

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