The House voted Thursday to block California from enforcing a rule that would ban sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the state by 2035.
Lawmakers voted 246-164 to pass a resolution targeting the rule, which ranks as one of the nation’s most ambitious policies aimed at combating climate change and promoting electric vehicles. However, it is unclear whether the Senate will follow suit and send the measure to President Donald Trump's desk.
In forging ahead with the vote, House Republicans sidestepped legal opinions from two non-partisan watchdogs. The Senate parliamentarian and the Government Accountability Office (GAO) have concluded that Congress lacks the legal authority to prevent states from enforcing such climate rules.
Please select this link to read the complete article from The Washington Post.