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H.J.Res. 75 // May 1, 2025

H.J.Res. 75

Sponsor: Craig Goldman (R-TX)

This joint resolution eliminates new, more stringent energy conservation standards for commercial refrigerators, freezers, and refrigerator-freezers. Under the joint resolution, such equipment is no longer required to comply with the new standards. Specifically, the joint resolution nullifies the rule titled Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Commercial Refrigerators, Freezers, and Refrigerator-Freezers and published by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy on January 21, 2025.

Energy Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Chamber

Won the vote · Yea

52 votes, representing 120,922,743 people45.4%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

45 votes, representing 139,490,931 people52.3%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.3% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the Senate. The winning side fell 4.6 points short of a majority of the country.
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon5245.4%
NayLost4552.3%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.3%