“We respectfully abstain”
Vehicle Emissions Standards Reform of 2022
Rationale
To reduce air pollution and health risks from rising vehicle emissions, gradual standards ensure cleaner air while allowing industry adjustment.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
No vehicle emissions standards whatsoever
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Emissions limits with gradual phase-in for new vehicles
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Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
Green-left Movement
We plant justice where profits once grew and tend the roots of a society that leaves no one behind.
Core pillars
Arthur Blanc
Activist · Age 62
Once a high-flying media executive who walked away from a lucrative career to expose corporate corruption, Arthur Blanc leverages his wealth and sharp media instincts to craft compelling narratives that rally public support for progressive causes.
Timeline
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Draft4 September 2022
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Vote Open4 September 2022
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Vote Closed3 November 2022
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Did Not Become Law3 November 2022
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 171 / 348 seats (49.1%)
Against: 146 · Abstained: 59 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 59 | Abstain | We respectfully abstain |
| Blue Labour | 46 | Yes | We support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 0 | Yes | Why not, after all ? |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 71 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 146 | No | We respectfully oppose this legislation |
| Progressive Front | 54 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 332 / 577 seats (57.5%)
Against: 188 · Abstained: 67 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON | 67 | Abstain | We respectfully abstain |
| Blue Labour | 85 | Yes | We support the proposal |
| Charlemont Rise Up ! | 49 | Yes | Why not, after all ? |
| Green-left Movement Proposer | 131 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Front | 188 | No | We respectfully oppose this legislation |
| Progressive Front | 67 | Yes | We support this legislation. |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
FailedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 1 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Front | 1 | No | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“We respectfully oppose this legislation”
“We support this legislation.”
“Why not, after all ?”
“We support the proposal”