# 118-sjres-38: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

118-sjres-38, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers"., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL); status Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sjres-38
- Congress: 118
- Title: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
- Status: Failed of passage in Senate over veto by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 61.
- Introduced: 2023-07-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] (R-FL)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2023-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS] (R-KS), 2023-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND] (R-ND), 2023-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (R-MO), 2023-09-05T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC] (R-NC), 2023-10-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] (R-NE), 2023-10-30T00:00:00.000Z

## Votes

| Date | Chamber | Question | Result | Yea | Nay |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024-02-29T12:34:00.000Z | senate | On Overriding the Veto S.J.Res. 38 | Veto Sustained | 50 | 47 |
| 2024-01-11T00:00:00.000Z | house | On Passage | Passed | 209 | 198 |
| 2023-11-08T17:32:00.000Z | senate | On the Joint Resolution S.J.Res. 38 | Joint Resolution Passed | 50 | 48 |

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## Sources
- [118-sjres-38 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/38)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sjres-38 (as of 2026-10-15).