House passes bill targeting ‘midnight’ Obama regs
By Lydia Wheeler - 11/17/16 12:01 PM EST
The House on Thursday passed legislation letting Congress overturn by a single vote any regulations finalized in the final days of the Obama administration.
Despite Democratic opposition, the Midnight Rule Relief Act passed largely along party lines by a 240-179 vote. The bill amends the Congressional Review Act to allow Congress to overturn rules en bloc by way of a resolution.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) urged his colleagues on the floor Thursday morning to pass the legislation and tell the American people that lawmakers heard them on Election Day loud and clear.
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