A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy rel

On Apr 29, 2025, the Senate voted 52–46 on “On the Motion to Proceed” (HJRES 42). Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 0–44, Independents 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result: Motion to Proceed Agreed to
Yes: 52
No: 46
Did not vote: 6
Date: Apr 29, 2025

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 44 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

The bill

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".

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A joint resolution providing for…: Senate Vote, Apr 29, 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/119-S-222/a-joint-resolution-providing-for-congressional-disapproval-under-chapt (accessed 2026-10-17).