{"id":2437738,"date":"2025-05-22T02:18:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thune-paves-way-for-california-emissions-vote-after-democrats-throw-up-roadblocks-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T02:19:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T06:19:46","slug":"thune-paves-way-for-california-emissions-vote-after-democrats-throw-up-roadblocks-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thune-paves-way-for-california-emissions-vote-after-democrats-throw-up-roadblocks-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Thune paves way for California emissions vote after Democrats throw up roadblocks &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">30<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthune-paves-way-for-california-emissions-vote-after-democrats-throw-up-roadblocks-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2437738&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a recent Senate procedural battle, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) initiated a path to perhaps repeal California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/epa-emission-rules-threaten-to-shut-down-power-grid-for-millions\/\" title=\"EPA Regulations Risk Power Grid Shutdown for Millions\">strict emissions standards<\/a>, wich had been established under the Biden administration. The proceedings involved a lengthy five-hour session centered on whether Republicans could reverse three specific <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thune-ignores-parliamentarian-to-tee-up-california-emissions-vote\/\" title=\"... to tee up ...\">environmental waivers granted<\/a> to California. Democrats, led by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), raised objections, arguing that the repeal would set a problematic precedent regarding filibuster rules and that the Goverment Accountability Office (GAO) had deemed the waivers ineligible for expedited repeal processes.<\/p>\n<p>Despite these objections, Republicans claimed that the waivers constituted a unique situation that warranted Senate intervention, leading to a party-line vote of 51-46 that affirmed their ability to move forward with the repeal. This vote allowed the frist of three waivers to be reconsidered. The session highlighted Thune&#8217;s authority and strategy as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >newly appointed majority leader<\/a>, as Democrats attempted to disrupt the process with points of order and motions to adjourn. Schumer noted that Republicans&#8217; actions could lead to future repercussions in legislative processes.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Thune paves way for California emissions vote after Democrats throw up roadblocks<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2128067\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>In an elaborate battle of Senate procedure, Majority Leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/john-thune\/\">John Thune<\/a> (R-SD) set the stage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\">California&rsquo;s<\/a> strict emissions standards to be repealed.<\/p>\n<p>The gambit, which unfolded across five hours of Wednesday night votes, required Thune to establish that Republicans had the authority to undo three environmental waivers granted to California at the tail end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/biden-administration\/\">Biden administration<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3419226\/gunman-accused-of-killing-two-israelis-in-dc-chanted-free-palestine-while-in-police-custody\/\">Gunman accused of killing two Israelis in DC chanted &lsquo;Free Palestine&rsquo; while in police custody<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3419215\/two-killed-in-shooting-outside-capital-jewish-museum\/\">Two killed in shooting outside Capital Jewish Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/house\/3419116\/red-blue-state-republicans-john-rose-nick-lalota-salt-deductions\/\">Uncivil war: Red and blue state Republicans Rose and LaLota clash over SALT cap<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>But first, Republicans had to overcome a series of objections raised by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), who accused Republicans of setting a filibuster-breaking precedent with their vote.<\/p>\n<p>A vote for repeal would ignore the Government Accountability Office, which determined the waivers are not eligible under a fast-tracking process used to reverse regulations.<\/p>\n<p>But Republicans argued the waiver was a peculiar circumstance that needed Senate clarification, and that the GAO had erred by weighing in.<\/p>\n<p>In a 51-46 vote that fell along party lines, Republicans affirmed their ability to repeal the waivers, clearing the way for the first of three to be withdrawn on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n<p>The floor vote reflected a carefully calibrated attempt not to challenge the parliamentarian directly, a prospect that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3406966\/why-repealing-california-ev-mandate-dividing-senate-republicans\/\">initially prompted GOP concern<\/a>. The parliamentarian advised that she would side with the GAO if asked for a ruling.<\/p>\n<p>It also marked an early test of Thune&rsquo;s control of the floor since he became majority leader in January.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats were ultimately unsuccessful as Schumer moved to recess or adjourn the chamber. In one convoluted exchange, he attempted to block Thune by raising a &ldquo;point of order that points of order are not in order.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Just when you thought things couldn&rsquo;t get any crazier&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ahMkns1uTB\">pic.twitter.com\/ahMkns1uTB<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; ringwiss (@ringwiss) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ringwiss\/status\/1925326237460824137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 21, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Schumer relented shortly before 11 p.m., but not before warning that Democrats would take an expansive view of the filibuster-skirting Congressional Review Act when they are back in power.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Make no mistake, Republicans have set a new precedent that will come back to haunt them and haunt this chamber,&rdquo; Schumer said. &ldquo;What goes around comes around.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3417045\/john-thune-california-emissions-vote-senate-parliamentarian\/\"><strong>THUNE IGNORES PARLIAMENTARIAN TO TEE UP CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS VOTE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Thune prebutted Schumer in a Tuesday floor speech <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3417045\/john-thune-california-emissions-vote-senate-parliamentarian\/\">announcing the vote<\/a> and again on Wednesday. In a <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/restoring-america\/faith-freedom-self-reliance\/3417747\/senate-will-overturn-california-electric-vehicle-mandate-clean-air-act\/\">op-ed<\/a>, he denied Republicans were weakening the filibuster and accused the &ldquo;audacious&rdquo; GAO of improperly limiting Congress&rsquo;s power.<\/p>\n<p>Both the Trump administration and GOP-led House have interpreted the waivers as regulations eligible for repeal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2128067\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2128067\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thune sets the stage for California emissions vote amid Democratic opposition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2651,"featured_media":2437739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/senate-democrats-lake-riley-act.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[55602,3685,4762,23610],"class_list":["post-2437738","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-california-emissions","tag-democrats","tag-legislation","tag-thune"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/senate-democrats-lake-riley-act.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437738","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2651"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2437738"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437738\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2437742,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2437738\/revisions\/2437742"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2437739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2437738"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2437738"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2437738"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}