Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso and other top Republicans have been predicting action this week on legislation to kill California’s new vehicle emissions limits.
But the man who sets the chamber’s calendar, Majority Leader John Thune, doesn’t appear ready to pull the trigger on defying the parliamentarian to achieve a goal popular with Republicans and some Democrats.
“No announcements to make,” Thune said when asked about the issue Monday. “If and when we’re able to move, you’ll know it.”
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The House already passed three Congressional Review Act resolutions against Biden administration EPA waivers for California’s rules, including mandates that would phase out gasoline-powered cars.
