The Senate has decisively voted to overturn a waiver that allowed California to implement its own stricter vehicle emissions standards, a rare move against the guidance of the parliamentarian. This action used the Congressional Review Act (CRA) and raises concerns about the legality of such a decision. Although the House had previously passed resolutions against the waivers, the GAO and parliamentarian advise against this use of CRA. The implications could extend beyond California, altering how future policies are enacted based on congressional majority rather than established norms.
"Today it's all about California emission waivers. But tomorrow, the CRA could now be used to erase any policy from an agency that the Trump administration doesn't like at a simple majority threshold," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
"Historically, leaders of both parties have feared that if they act unilaterally to change the Senate's norms, the other party will do the same when they're in power," highlighting the Senate's cautious tradition.
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