California, Senate and gasoline
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The Senate voted on Thursday to ax California’s phaseout of gas-powered cars, making a controversial move to sidestep the parliamentarian in the process. The vote was 51-44, and the measure
Senate Republicans could vote this week to take away California's ability to impose tough limits on car emissions — a move Democrats call unprecedented.
Senate Republicans oppose California's car emissions rules, questioning the EPA's authority and potential nationwide effects.
Congressional Republicans are eager to overturn California’s aggressive efforts to end the dependence on gasoline-powered cars and trucks. Some Democrats agree with the GOP, and that could mean political headaches for Gov.