H.J.Res.30 Disapproval of DOL ESG Rule
Overturns the DOL rule allowing retirement plans to consider environmental and social factors in investment decisions (118th Congress)
View on Congress.govLegal & Constitutional Grounding
DOL rule aligns with ERISA fiduciary duty; disapproval restricts consideration of material risk factors.
- DOL EBSA — 29 U.S.C. § 1104(a) (ERISA fiduciary duties), official guidance
Bill activity
Introduced Feb 7, 2023 by Andy Barr (R-KY) with 74 original cosponsors. 119 cosponsors as of Feb 28, 2023. Passed the House Feb 28, 2023, 216-204. Passed the Senate Mar 1, 2023, 50-46. Vetoed by the President Mar 20, 2023. The House vote to override the veto failed Mar 23, 2023, 219-200 (two-thirds required).
- Reached the House floor under a special rule from the Rules Committee (H.Res.166).
- Reached the Senate floor by unanimous consent.
- IntroducedFeb 7, 2023
- Passed HouseFeb 28, 2023
- Passed SenateMar 1, 2023
- To PresidentMar 9, 2023
- VetoedMar 20, 2023
Latest action Mar 23, 2023: The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Cosponsors during the cosponsorship window
118th Congress (Jan 2023 to Jan 2025)
Each dot is one cosponsor. Dots stack by sign-on day, or by week when the window is long. The block at the left holds the original cosponsors.
Cosponsorship closed Feb 28, 2023 (118th Congress): the House took up the joint resolution under H.Res.166.
Activity log
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
74 original cosponsors on the day of introduction
- Alexander X. Mooney R-WV, original
- Andrew Ogles R-TN, original
- Andy Biggs R-AZ, original
- Ann Wagner R-MO, original
- August Pfluger R-TX, original
- Austin Scott R-GA, original
- Barry Loudermilk R-GA, original
- Beth Van Duyne R-TX, original
- Bill Huizenga R-MI, original
- Bill Posey R-FL, original
- Blaine Luetkemeyer R-MO, original
- Blake D. Moore R-UT, original
- Bob Good R-VA, original
- Brad Finstad R-MN, original
- Brad R. Wenstrup R-OH, original
- Bryan Steil R-WI, original
- Burgess Owens R-UT, original
- Byron Donalds R-FL, original
- Carol D. Miller R-WV, original
- Cathy McMorris Rodgers R-WA, original
- Chip Roy R-TX, original
- Chris Stewart R-UT, original
- Dan Bishop R-NC, original
- Dan Crenshaw R-TX, original
- Dan Newhouse R-WA, original
- Daniel Meuser R-PA, original
- David Kustoff R-TN, original
- David P. Joyce R-OH, original
- Dusty Johnson R-SD, original
- Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA, original
- Elise M. Stefanik R-NY, original
- Eric A. "Rick" Crawford R-AR, original
- Erin Houchin R-IN, original
- Gary J. Palmer R-AL, original
- Gregory F. Murphy R-NC, original
- Guy Reschenthaler R-PA, original
- J. French Hill R-AR, original
- Jake LaTurner R-KS, original
- James R. Baird R-IN, original
- Jeff Duncan R-SC, original
- Jodey C. Arrington R-TX, original
- John H. Rutherford R-FL, original
- John R. Moolenaar R-MI, original
- John W. Rose R-TN, original
- Kat Cammack R-FL, original
- Kelly Armstrong R-ND, original
- Lance Gooden R-TX, original
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks R-IA, original
- Mary E. Miller R-IL, original
- Michael Guest R-MS, original
- Michael Lawler R-NY, original
- Mike Ezell R-MS, original
- Mike Flood R-NE, original
- Mike Johnson R-LA, original
- Pete Sessions R-TX, original
- Ralph Norman R-SC, original
- Randy K. Weber Sr. R-TX, original
- Rick W. Allen R-GA, original
- Robert B. Aderholt R-AL, original
- Roger Williams R-TX, original
- Ryan K. Zinke R-MT, original
- Scott DesJarlais R-TN, original
- Scott Fitzgerald R-WI, original
- Scott Perry R-PA, original
- Steve Scalise R-LA, original
- Thomas P. Tiffany R-WI, original
- Tim Burchett R-TN, original
- Tom Emmer R-MN, original
- Tom McClintock R-CA, original
- Tracey Mann R-KS, original
- Troy Balderson R-OH, original
- Virginia Foxx R-NC, original
- Warren Davidson R-OH, original
- Zachary Nunn R-IA, original
9 members cosponsored
- Brandon Williams R-NY
- Doug LaMalfa R-CA
- Jake Ellzey R-TX
- Michelle Fischbach R-MN
- Nancy Mace R-SC
- Neal P. Dunn R-FL
- Pete Stauber R-MN
- Ronny Jackson R-TX
- Stephanie I. Bice R-OK
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 166 Reported to House.
34 members cosponsored
- Aaron Bean R-FL
- Ashley Hinson R-IA
- Barry Moore R-AL
- Carlos A. Gimenez R-FL
- David Rouzer R-NC
- Debbie Lesko R-AZ
- Derrick Van Orden R-WI
- Eric Burlison R-MO
- Glenn Grothman R-WI
- Glenn Thompson R-PA
- Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ
- Jim Banks R-IN
- Joe Wilson R-SC
- John R. Curtis R-UT
- Josh Brecheen R-OK
- Julia Letlow R-LA
- Kevin Kiley R-CA
- Lauren Boebert R-CO
- Lisa C. McClain R-MI
- Lloyd Smucker R-PA
- Matthew M. Rosendale Sr. R-MT
- Max L. Miller R-OH
- Michael T. McCaul R-TX
- Michelle Steel R-CA
- Mike Bost R-IL
- Nathaniel Moran R-TX
- Paul A. Gosar R-AZ
- Randy Feenstra R-IA
- Richard McCormick R-GA
- Ron Estes R-KS
- Tim Walberg R-MI
- Troy E. Nehls R-TX
- Vern Buchanan R-FL
- Wesley Hunt R-TX
House floor day: vote on the rule (H.Res.166), passage (10 steps)
- On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 122).
- Rule H. Res. 166 passed House.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll No. 123).
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 166.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 347 and H.J. Res. 30. Provides for consideration of H.R. 347 and H.J. Res. 30 and one hour of debate on each measure. The rule makes in order amendments to H.R. 347 printed in the report...
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 30.
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. J. Res. 30, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Scott (VA) demanded the yeas and nays...
- Considered as unfinished business.
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 124).
- House vote: Passage of the joint resolution
Passed, 216-204
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 124 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House
2 members cosponsored
- Ben Cline R-VA
- Russell Fry R-SC
- Senate vote: Passage of the joint resolution
Passed, 50-46
Member breakdown · Official Senate roll call 35 - Received in the Senate, read twice.
- Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.Senate
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
- Presented to President
- Vetoed by President
- The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
- The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H.J. Res. 30 would be spread at large upon the Journal and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-18).
- POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 199, further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution will be postponed until Thursday, March 23, 2023.House
House floor day: vote on overriding the veto (6 steps)
- The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 199, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 30. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the...
- The previous question was ordered without objection.
- On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 200 (Roll no. 149).
- Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Agreed to without objection.
- House vote: Passage over the President's veto (two-thirds required)Counted in grades
Failed, 219-200
Of 119 cosponsors: 119 voted yea, 0 voted nay.
Member breakdown · Official House roll call 149 - The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
- DEBATE - Pursuant to section 4 of H. Res. 199, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 30. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to...
- Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
- On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. Agreed to without objection.
- The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.House
Votes on this joint resolution
7 votes: 7 recorded roll calls and 0 decided without a recorded vote, 0 of them on amendments. Showing 3 below; 4 procedural votes are behind "Show all 7 votes". Votes counted in grades are marked.
Feb 28, 20231:57 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.166On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 201 (Roll no. 122).Agreed to213-201Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 201 | 0 | 11 |
| Republican | 213 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 213 | 201 | 0 | 19 |
Feb 28, 20232:04 pmHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.166)On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 205 (Roll No. 123).Agreed to216-205Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 205 | 0 | 7 |
| Republican | 216 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 216 | 205 | 0 | 13 |
Feb 28, 20235:20 pmHousePassage of the joint resolutionOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 204 (Roll no. 124).Passed216-204Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 204 | 0 | 7 |
| Republican | 215 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 216 | 204 | 0 | 13 |
Mar 1, 2023SenatePassage of the joint resolutionPassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 35.Passed50-46n/a
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 43 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 48 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 50 | 46 | 0 | 4 |
Mar 8, 20231:58 pmHouseVote to end debate on the rule (ordering the previous question)
H.Res.199On ordering the previous question on the amendment (A001) and the resolution. Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 205 (Roll no. 134).Agreed to217-205Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 205 | 0 | 8 |
| Republican | 217 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 217 | 205 | 0 | 12 |
Mar 8, 20232:06 pmHouseVote on the rule (H.Res.199)On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).Agreed to216-206Nay
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 0 | 206 | 0 | 7 |
| Republican | 216 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 216 | 206 | 0 | 12 |
Mar 23, 2023HousePassage over the President's veto (two-thirds required)Counted in gradesOn passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 219 - 200 (Roll no. 149).Failed219-200Nay
Counted in grades
Of 119 cosponsors: 119 voted yea, 0 voted nay. Question voted on: Passage over the President's veto (two-thirds required)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 200 | 0 | 12 |
| Republican | 218 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 219 | 200 | 0 | 15 |
Cosponsors
119 cosponsored
Sponsor Introduced by Andy Barr (R-KY) on Feb 7, 2023
| Member | Party/State | Date | Days after introduction | Original | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander X. Mooney | R-WV | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Andrew Ogles | R-TN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Andy Biggs | R-AZ | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ann Wagner | R-MO | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| August Pfluger | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Austin Scott | R-GA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Barry Loudermilk | R-GA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Beth Van Duyne | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Bill Huizenga | R-MI | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Bill Posey | R-FL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Blaine Luetkemeyer | R-MO | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Blake D. Moore | R-UT | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Bob Good | R-VA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Brad Finstad | R-MN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Brad R. Wenstrup | R-OH | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Bryan Steil | R-WI | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Burgess Owens | R-UT | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Byron Donalds | R-FL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Carol D. Miller | R-WV | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | R-WA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Chip Roy | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Chris Stewart | R-UT | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Dan Bishop | R-NC | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Dan Crenshaw | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Dan Newhouse | R-WA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Daniel Meuser | R-PA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| David Kustoff | R-TN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| David P. Joyce | R-OH | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Dusty Johnson | R-SD | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | R-GA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Elise M. Stefanik | R-NY | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | R-AR | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Erin Houchin | R-IN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Gary J. Palmer | R-AL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Gregory F. Murphy | R-NC | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Guy Reschenthaler | R-PA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| J. French Hill | R-AR | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jake LaTurner | R-KS | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| James R. Baird | R-IN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Jeff Duncan | R-SC | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Jodey C. Arrington | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| John H. Rutherford | R-FL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| John R. Moolenaar | R-MI | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| John W. Rose | R-TN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Kat Cammack | R-FL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Kelly Armstrong | R-ND | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | — |
| Lance Gooden | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks | R-IA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mary E. Miller | R-IL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael Guest | R-MS | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Michael Lawler | R-NY | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mike Ezell | R-MS | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mike Flood | R-NE | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Mike Johnson | R-LA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Pete Sessions | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ralph Norman | R-SC | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Randy K. Weber Sr. | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Rick W. Allen | R-GA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Robert B. Aderholt | R-AL | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Roger Williams | R-TX | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Ryan K. Zinke | R-MT | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Scott DesJarlais | R-TN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Scott Fitzgerald | R-WI | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Scott Perry | R-PA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Steve Scalise | R-LA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | R-WI | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tim Burchett | R-TN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tom Emmer | R-MN | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tom McClintock | R-CA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Tracey Mann | R-KS | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Troy Balderson | R-OH | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Virginia Foxx | R-NC | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Warren Davidson | R-OH | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Zachary Nunn | R-IA | Feb 7, 2023 | 0 | Original | F |
| Brandon Williams | R-NY | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | — | |
| Doug LaMalfa | R-CA | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Jake Ellzey | R-TX | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Michelle Fischbach | R-MN | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Nancy Mace | R-SC | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Neal P. Dunn | R-FL | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Pete Stauber | R-MN | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Ronny Jackson | R-TX | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Stephanie I. Bice | R-OK | Feb 9, 2023 | 2 | F | |
| Aaron Bean | R-FL | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Ashley Hinson | R-IA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Barry Moore | R-AL | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | R-FL | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| David Rouzer | R-NC | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Debbie Lesko | R-AZ | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | — | |
| Derrick Van Orden | R-WI | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Eric Burlison | R-MO | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Glenn Grothman | R-WI | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Glenn Thompson | R-PA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Jefferson Van Drew | R-NJ | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Jim Banks | R-IN | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | — | |
| Joe Wilson | R-SC | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| John R. Curtis | R-UT | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | — | |
| Josh Brecheen | R-OK | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Julia Letlow | R-LA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Kevin Kiley | R-CA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Lauren Boebert | R-CO | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Lisa C. McClain | R-MI | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Lloyd Smucker | R-PA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Matthew M. Rosendale Sr. | R-MT | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | — | |
| Max L. Miller | R-OH | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Michael T. McCaul | R-TX | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Michelle Steel | R-CA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | — | |
| Mike Bost | R-IL | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Nathaniel Moran | R-TX | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Paul A. Gosar | R-AZ | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Randy Feenstra | R-IA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Richard McCormick | R-GA | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Ron Estes | R-KS | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Tim Walberg | R-MI | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Troy E. Nehls | R-TX | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Vern Buchanan | R-FL | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Wesley Hunt | R-TX | Feb 27, 2023 | 20 | F | |
| Ben Cline | R-VA | Feb 28, 2023 | 21 | F | |
| Russell Fry | R-SC | Feb 28, 2023 | 21 | F |
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