Climate Changed
Republicans Move to Kill Carbon Tax Before It Gains Any Momentum
- House passes resolution condemning idea of emissions tax
- Lawmaker readies tax bill that divides industry, Republicans
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A new, Republican-led effort to tax carbon dioxide emissions isn’t likely to make it to a vote in the House of Representatives anytime soon -- but opponents aren’t taking any chances.
The House voted 229-180 Thursday along mostly party lines to pass a resolution condemning the very idea of a carbon tax as “detrimental” to the U.S. economy. The measure, advanced by Majority Whip Steve Scalise, a Republican from Louisiana, won the support of seven Democrats. Six Republicans broke ranks to vote against the resolution, and two lawmakers dodged declaring a position by voting present.