H.J.Res. 38 // February 2, 2017
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.
Sponsor: Bill Johnson (R-OH)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) This joint resolution nullifies the Stream Protection Rule finalized by the Department of the Interior's Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement on December 20, 2016. The rule addresses the impacts of surface coal mining operations on surface water, groundwater, and the productivity of mining operation sites.
Environmental Protection Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 0.8% 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 | 54 | 45.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 45 | 53.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.8% |