H.J.Res. 30 // March 23, 2023House: Needed two-thirds to override the veto
H.J. Res. 30
Sponsor: Andy Barr (R-KY)
This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor rule concerning the fiduciary duties with respect to employee benefit plans. Under the rule issued on December 1, 2022, plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors when they make investment decisions and when they exercise shareholder rights, including voting on shareholder resolutions and board nominations.
Labor and Employment Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.7% 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 | 50 | 42.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 46 | 49.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.7% |