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House passes bill for year-round E15 ethanol fuel sales, splitting Republicans
Key takeaways
- The vote was 218-203, with 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and 1 independent voting in favor, and 90 Republicans and 113 Democrats opposing the bill.
- Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) voted against the bill, while House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) voted in favor.
- Sales of E15, a fuel blend with 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, have been typically restricted for parts of the year due to smog concerns, though President Trump has used executive action to allow E15 sales this summer.
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The vote was 218-203, with 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and 1 independent voting in favor, and 90 Republicans and 113 Democrats opposing the bill.
It also split the votes of Republican leadership. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) voted against the bill, while House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) voted in favor.
Sales of E15, a fuel blend with 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, have been typically restricted for parts of the year due to smog concerns, though President Trump has used executive action to allow E15 sales this summer.
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