Senate votes to overturn Biden rule on state transportation emissions

Published April 10, 2024 4:05pm ET



The Senate passed a disapproval resolution overturning a Transportation Department rule requiring states to measure and set goals for reducing carbon emissions from cars and trucks on the road.

The measure, introduced by Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), passed a 53 to 47 vote, sending the resolution to the House. Three Democrats and independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) joined Republicans to support overturning the rule.

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