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Jeff Sessions

Jeff Sessions on Climate & Energy

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Climate & Energy58 votes · 65.5/100 consistent
Climate actionFossil fuel priority

84 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Climate & Energy. 58 of them counted toward the score above: 13 toward “Climate action” and 45 toward “Fossil fuel priority”.

The other 26 did not count: 23 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 3 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
2017-02-02A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.H.J.Res. 38 · 115th Congress · On Passage of the BillDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2017-02-01A joint resolution disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of the Interior known as the Stream Protection Rule.H.J.Res. 38 · 115th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaFossil fuel priority
2016-11-17A bill to provide for reforms of the administration of the outer Continental Shelf of the United States, to provide for the development of geothermal, solar, and wind energy on public land, and for other purposes.S. 3110 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2016-04-26To provide for funding for wind energy.H.R. 2028 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2016-02-02To require campaign finance disclosures for certain persons benefitting from fossil fuel activities.S. 2012 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2016-01-21A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.S.J.Res. 22 · 114th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-11-17A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".S.J.Res. 23 · 114th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-11-17A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units".S.J.Res. 24 · 114th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-11-04A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.S.J.Res. 22 · 114th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-11-03A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.S.J.Res. 22 · 114th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-11-03A bill to require the Secretary of the Army and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to propose a regulation revising the definition of the term "waters of the United States", and for other purposes.S. 1140 · 114th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-07-15To establish a climate change education program.S. 1177 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2015-03-26To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to the regulation by the Environmental Protection Agency of greenhouse gas emissions, which may include a prohibition on withholding highway funds from States that refuse to submit State Implementation Plans required under the Clean Power Plan of the Agency.S.Con.Res. 11 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-03-26To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to responding to the economic and national security threats posed by human-induced climate change, as highlighted by the Secretary of Defense, the Director of National Intelligence, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.S.Con.Res. 11 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2015-03-25To establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund to recognize that climate change is real and caused by human activity and that Congress needs to take action to cut carbon pollution.S.Con.Res. 11 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2015-01-28To express the sense of Congress regarding climate change and infrastructure.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2015-01-28To increase the quantity of solar photovoltaic electricity by providing rebates for the purchase and installation of an additional 10,000,000 photovoltaic systems by 2025.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2015-01-22To express the sense of the Senate regarding the conditions for the President entering into bilateral or other international agreements regarding greenhouse gas emissions without proper study of any adverse economic effects, including job losses and harm to the industrial sector, and without the approval of the Senate.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2015-01-22To express the sense of Congress regarding climate change.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-01-22To express the sense of Congress regarding climate change.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
2015-01-21To express the sense of Congress regarding climate change.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2015-01-21To express the sense of Congress regarding climate change.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2015-01-21To express the sense of the Senate that climate change is real and not a hoax.S. 1 · 114th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2013-03-22To reduce spending and decrease the risk of drastic energy price increases by prohibiting further greenhouse gas regulations for the purposes of addressing climate change.S.Con.Res. 8 · 113th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2012-06-20A joint resolution to disapprove a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency relating to emission standards for certain steam generating units.S.J.Res. 37 · 112th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaFossil fuel priority
2012-06-19To provide that any cooperative organization or other entity that receives a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan for a wind energy project is ineligible for any other Federal benefit, assistance, or incentive for the project.S. 3240 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2012-05-15To clarify the requirement that the Export-Import Bank of the United States not make or guarantee loans that are subordinate to other loans, to restrict financing of certain fossil fuel projects in foreign countries, and to prohibit financing of renewable energy products manufactured in foreign countries.H.R. 2072 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
2012-03-29A bill to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation.S. 2204 · 112th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2012-03-26A bill to eliminate unnecessary tax subsidies and promote renewable energy and energy conservation.S. 2204 · 112th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaClimate action
2011-11-10A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the mitigation by States of cross-border air pollution under the Clean Air Act.S.J.Res. 27 · 112th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedDid not voteNot a yea/nay
2011-04-06To prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change.S. 493 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2011-04-06To suspend, until the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions.S. 493 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayClimate action
2011-04-06To suspend, for 2 years, any Environmental Protection Agency enforcement of greenhouse gas regulations, to exempt American agriculture from greenhouse gas regulations, and to increase the number of companies eligible to participate in the successful Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit Program.S. 493 · 112th Congress · On the AmendmentNayClimate action
2010-06-10A joint resolution disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.S.J.Res. 26 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to ProceedYeaFossil fuel priority
2009-10-06To prohibit the use of funds for the Center on Climate Change and National Security of the Central Intelligence Agency.H.R. 3326 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2009-09-24To ensure that the Assistant to the President for Energy and Climate Change (commonly known as the "White House Climate Change Czar") is not directing actions of departments and agencies funded by this Act.H.R. 2996 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayFossil fuel priority
2009-04-02To protect workers from significant job loss by providing a point of order against climate change or similar legislation that raises Federal revenues to such an extent that it causes significant job loss in manufacturing- or coal-dependent U.S. regions such as the Midwest, Great Plains or South.S.Con.Res. 13 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2009-04-02To modify the authorization for climate change legislation.S.Con.Res. 13 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2009-04-01To prohibit the use of reconciliation in the Senate for climate change legislation involving a cap and trade system.S.Con.Res. 13 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2009-04-01To protect middle-income taxpayers from tax increases by providing a point of order against legislation that increase taxes on them, including taxes that arise, directly or indirectly, from Federal revenues derived from climate change or similar legislation.S.Con.Res. 13 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2009-03-31To amend the deficit-neutral reserve fund for climate change legislation to require that such legislation does not increase electricity or gasoline prices.S.Con.Res. 13 · 111th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2009-03-18To provide for the future energy needs of the United States and eliminate restrictions on the development of renewable energy.H.R. 146 · 111th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayClimate action
2008-06-06In the nature of a substitute.S. 3036 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayDirection not readable
2008-06-04A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.S. 3036 · 110th Congress · On the MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2008-06-02A bill to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program to decrease emissions of greenhouse gases, and for other purposes.S. 3036 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2008-04-10To provide a longer extension of the renewable energy production tax credit and to encourage all emerging renewable sources of electricity, and for other purposes.H.R. 3221 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
2008-04-01Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.H.R. 3221 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaClimate action
2008-02-28Moving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for the production of renewable energy and energy conservation.H.R. 3221 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2007-12-13An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On the MotionYeaClimate action
2007-12-13An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2007-12-12To limit the tax credit for small wind energy property expenditures to property placed in service in connection with a farm or rural small business.H.R. 2419 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2007-12-07An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers, to increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2007-06-21An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaClimate action
2007-06-21An Act to move the United States toward greater energy independence and security, to increase the production of clean renewable fuels, to protect consumers from price gouging, to increase the energy efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles, to promote research on and deploy greenhouse gas capture and storage options, and to improve the energy performance of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On the Cloture MotionNayFossil fuel priority
2007-06-19To establish a program to provide loans for projects to produce syngas from coal and other feedstocks while simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance of the United States on petroleum and natural gas.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayClimate action
2007-06-19To provide standards for clean coal-derived fuels.H.R. 6 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaFossil fuel priority
2007-05-15To require the consideration of certain factors relating to global climate change.H.R. 1495 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2007-03-22To provide budget levels to extend through 2012 the production tax credit for electricity produced from renewable resources, the Clean Renewable Energy Bonds, and energy tax provisions for energy efficient buildings and power plants.S.Con.Res. 21 · 110th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
2006-03-14To make energy more affordable and sustainable, to increase our national security through foreign oil replacement with biofuels and alternative fuels and advanced/hybrid vehicle use, to accelerate production and market penetration of clean and renewable energy technologies and generation, and to more fully utilize energy efficiency and conservation technologies and practices.S.Con.Res. 83 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2005-09-13A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act.S.J.Res. 20 · 109th Congress · On the Joint ResolutionNayFossil fuel priority
2005-09-12A joint resolution disapproving a rule promulgated by the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to delist coal and oil-direct utility units from the source category list under the Clean Air Act.S.J.Res. 20 · 109th Congress · On the MotionYeaClimate action
2005-06-22To express the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to address global climate change through comprehensive and cost-effective national measures and through the negotiation of fair and binding international commitments under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.H.R. 6 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
2005-06-22To express the sense of the Senate on climate change legislation.H.R. 6 · 109th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
2005-06-22To provide for a program to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States.H.R. 6 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2005-06-21To provide for the conduct of activities that promote the adoption of technologies that reduce greenhouse gas intensity in the United States and in developing countries and to provide credit-based financial assistance and investment protection for projects that employ advanced climate technologies or systems in the United States.H.R. 6 · 109th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaClimate action
2003-10-30To provide for a program of scientific research on abrupt climate change, to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances, to limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States and reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances.S. 139 · 108th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2002-04-24To modify the definitions of biomass and renewable energy to exclude municipal solid waste.S. 517 · 107th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
2001-04-25A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to promote the cleanup and reuse of brownfields, to provide financial assistance for brownfields revitalization, to enhance State response programs, and for other purposes.S. 350 · 107th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaClimate action
2001-04-05To increase natural resources, environment, energy and other spending to ensure full funding of the Land Conservation, Preservation, and Infrastructure Improvement Program; to help preserve the core operating budgets of the major environmental agencies to provide appropriate funding for activities related to enforcement of environmental statutes and setting of standards that protect natural resources and the public's health; to address contaminated brownfield sites and urban sprawl and promote smart growth; to save wildlife habitat and endangered species; and to address water quality and infrastructure, global climate change, and energy security, resources and efficiency.H.Con.Res. 83 · 107th Congress · On the AmendmentNayFossil fuel priority
2000-10-12To strike the riders that delay the Environmental Protection Agency's new standard on arsenic in drinking water and that prohibit the designation of nonattainment areas under the Clean Air act.H.R. 4635 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaFossil fuel priority
2000-05-02An original bill to provide for the storage of spent nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste repository, and for other purposes.S. 1287 · 106th Congress · On Overriding the VetoYeaDirection not readable
2000-02-10An original bill to provide for the storage of spent nuclear fuel pending completion of the nuclear waste repository, and for other purposes.S. 1287 · 106th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
2000-02-08To provide a complete substitute.S. 1287 · 106th Congress · On the Cloture MotionYeaDirection not readable
1999-11-18To provide for the disposal of excess spoil and coal mine waste.H.J.Res. 82 · 106th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1999-08-04To express the sense of the Senate that the Committee on Environment and Public Works should review the findings of the EPA Blue Ribbon Panel on MTBE and other relevant scientific studies, hold comprehensive hearings, and report to the Senate at the earliest possible date any legislation necessary to address the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Panel.S. 1233 · 106th Congress · On the Motion to TableNayDirection not readable
1998-06-02A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. — (THREE-FIFTHS OF THOSE SENATORS DULY CHOSEN AND SWORN NOT HAVING VOTED IN THE AFFIRMATIVE, SENATE FAILED TO CLOSE FURTHER DEBATE ON THE MOTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1270, TO AMEND THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982.)H.R. 1270 · 105th Congress · On Cloture on the Motion to ProceedYeaDirection not readable
1997-07-25A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. — (SENATE AGREED TO S. RES. 98, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE CONDITIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES BECOMING A SIGNATORY TO ANY INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ON GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS UNDER THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE.)S.Res. 98 · 105th Congress · On the ResolutionYeaFossil fuel priority
1997-04-15A bill to amend the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982. — (SENATE PASSED S. 104, TO AMEND THE NUCLEAR WASTE POLICY ACT OF 1982.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On Passage of the BillYeaDirection not readable
1997-04-15To establish the level of annual fee for each civilian nuclear power reactor. — (SENATE ADOPTED MURKOWSKI AMENDMENT NO. 43 TO AMENDMENT NO. 42, TO ESTABLISH THE LEVEL OF ANNUAL FEE FOR EACH CIVILIAN NUCLEAR POWER REACTOR.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-04-15To provide for the case in which the Yucca Mountain site proves to be unsuitable or cannot be licensed and to strike the automatic default to a site in Nevada. — (SENATE REJECTED BINGAMAN AMENDMENT NO. 31 TO AMENDMENT NO. 26, TO PROVIDE FOR THE CASE IN WHICH THE YUCCA MOUNTAIN SITE PROVES TO BE UNSUITABLE OR CANNOT BE LICENSED AND TO STRIKE THE AUTOMATIC DEFAULT TO A SITE IN NEVADA.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable
1997-04-10To strike all provisions relating to special consideration of potential sites for an interim storage facility. — (SENATE REJECTED BINGAMAN AMENDMENT NO. 41 TO AMENDMENT NO. 26, TO STRIKE THE BAN ON DESIGNATING CERTAIN SITES AS INTERIM STORAGE FACILITIES.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1997-04-10To clarify Congressional intent with respect to enactment of this Act in response to DOE's inability to meet the January 31, 1998 contractual deadline to start disposing of spent nuclear fuel. — (SENATE REJECTED BUMPERS AMENDMENT NO. 33 TO AMENDMENT NO. 26, TO CLARIFY CONGRESSIONAL INTENT WITH RESPECT TO ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S INABILITY TO MEET THE JANUARY 31, 1998 CONTRACTUAL DEADLINE TO START DISPOSING OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentNayDirection not readable
1997-04-10To provide that the President shall not designate the Oak Ridge Reservation in the State of Tennessee as a site for construction of an interim storage facility. — (SENATE AGREED TO FRIST/THOMPSON AMENDMENT NO. 37 TO AMENDMENT 26, TO PROVIDE THAT THE PRESIDENT SHALL NOT DESIGNATE THE OAK RIDGE RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE AS A SITE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN INTERIM STORAGE FACILITIY.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On the AmendmentYeaDirection not readable
1997-04-10No Statement of Purpose on File. — (SENATE TABLED REID/BRYAN MODIFIED AMENDMENT NO. 28 TO AMENDMENT NO. 27, PROVIDING THAT THE TRANSPORTATION OF SPENT NUCLEAR FUEL OR HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE TO A CENTRALIZED INTERIM STORAGE SITE OR TO A PERMANENT REPOSITORY SHALL NOT CROSS ANY STATE LINE WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ENTRY.)S. 104 · 105th Congress · On the Motion to TableYeaDirection not readable

Sorted newest first. “Counted as” is which end of the Climate action / Fossil fuel priority axis the vote moved this member toward, using the direction recorded for this issue on that roll call. Open any row to see the full measure, the tally, and the reason that direction was assigned.