Search people, articles, bills, and more
The House voted 219-205 to pass H.J.Res. 60, a resolution that blocks a National Park Service rule regulating motor vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The measure passed primarily along party lines and later became law.
This vote was on a "joint resolution of disapproval" targeting a specific regulation issued by the National Park Service. The rule concerned the use of motor vehicles within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. By passing this resolution, Congress used its authority under the Congressional Review Act to stop the agency from implementing its planned changes to vehicle access in the park. This was a final vote on the passage of the resolution in the House. In the U.S. House of Representatives, most bills and resolutions require a simple majority—more "yes" votes than "no" votes—to pass. Because this is a "joint resolution," it carries the force of law if passed by both the House and Senate and signed by the President (or if a veto is overridden). The resolution passed in a close, party-line vote, with Republicans favoring the measure and most Democrats opposing it. Because it was later signed into law, the National Park Service rule was successfully blocked and cannot be reissued in a substantially similar form without new legislation. This ensures that previous vehicle access rules remain in place at Glen Canyon.
Following House approval, the resolution was sent to the Senate for consideration.
OPEN BILL →Why it matters. This vote represents a check on executive branch power, specifically regarding how federal agencies manage public lands and who determines vehicle access rules.
Who’s affected. Glen Canyon Visitors: Visitors using cars, trucks, or off-road vehicles will see the previous access rules maintained rather than new restrictions. · National Park Service: The agency is prohibited from implementing its proposed vehicle management plan and cannot re-issue a similar rule. · Local Communities: Businesses that rely on motorized tourism in the recreation area may benefit from the more predictable, existing access rules.
Democrats. Almost all Democrats voted against the measure, preferring to allow the National Park Service regulation to take effect.
Republicans. The Republican caucus voted unanimously in favor of the resolution to block the agency's rule.
On Passage
Apr 29, 2025
The House voted 219-205 to pass H.J.Res.
60, a resolution that blocks a National Park Service rule regulating motor vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The measure passed primarily along party lines and later became law.
This is a vote under the Congressional Review Act, which allows Congress to overturn specific regulations made by federal agencies. If both chambers pass the resolution and it is signed by the President, the regulation is permanently blocked and the agency cannot issue a similar rule again without a new law.
Following House approval, the resolution was sent to the Senate for consideration.
This vote represents a check on executive branch power, specifically regarding how federal agencies manage public lands and who determines vehicle access rules.
The vote was strictly split along party lines, with Republicans supporting the removal of the regulation and Democrats largely opposing the resolution.
Almost all Democrats voted against the measure, preferring to allow the National Park Service regulation to take effect.
The Republican caucus voted unanimously in favor of the resolution to block the agency's rule.
The single independent member who voted joined the Republicans in supporting the resolution.