Key Vote: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy
Vote h363-2018
Description
By deliberately raising the cost of energy, a carbon tax would increase the cost of producing goods and services—with particular damage done to the electricity and transportation sectors. Such a tax would undoubtedly have a negative effect on economic output, diminish Americans\' purchasing power, and effectively reduce their real wages. A carbon tax is a losing proposition that Americans cannot afford, especially while we reap the benefits of an energy renaissance.
AEA Position: Yes
Vote result on 2018-07-19
Passed
229 to 180- VOTED YES
- VOTED NO
- DID NOT VOTE
Key Vote: Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy
| STATE | DISTRICT | NAME | PARTY | SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN | Sen. Marsha Blackburn | R | 100% | |
| KS | Sen. Roger Marshall | R | 100% | |
| ND | Sen. Kevin Cramer | R | 83% | |
| NM | Sen. Ben Luján | D | 14% | |
| NV | Sen. Jacky Rosen | D | 0% | |
| AZ | Sen. Kyrsten Sinema | D | 0% |
