Stream Protection Rule Repeal – Passage
Description:
Passage of the joint resolution that would disapprove and void an Interior Department rule that requires surface coal mining operations, to the extent possible, to avoid disturbing streams and land within 100 feet of the streams.
Vote Number:
Senate Vote 43
Bill Number:
HJRES 38
CCAGW Position:
Yea
Vote Results:
Passed (thus cleared for the president) 54-45 : R 50-1; D 4-42; I 0-2