House vote: H.Con.Res. 89 // June 10, 2016
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.
Sponsor: Steve Scalise (R-LA)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to American families and businesses and is not in the best interest of the United States.
Taxation Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.1% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 237 | 54.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 163 | 37.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.1% |