Senate Passes CRA Resolution To Overturn Biden WOTUS Rule

March 29, 2023
In an expected move, the Senate approved a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to block the Biden administration’s rule defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) despite widespread opposition from some Democrats who have warned that the measure would only drive greater confusion and uncertainty for the rule. The Senate passed the CRA resolution on a 53-43 vote on March 29, with four Democrats and one Independent joining the GOP to vote in favor of repeal. Democrats supporting the resolution...


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