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substantiveDec 22, 2022 · House roll call · passage · Result: Passed

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 5168 — Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

In plain language

  • Senate bill in the 117th Congress.
  • Authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the U.S. for up to 180 days.
  • House passed it on Dec 22, 2022 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022 This bill authorizes an alien crewman to obtain a permit to land in the United States for up to 180 days if, during this period, the crewman will perform ship-to-ship liquid cargo transfer operations involving a vessel engaged in foreign trade. Currently, an alien crewman may obtain a permit to land for up to 29 days.

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea394

Democrat: 215 · Republican: 179

Nay19

Republican: 19

Present0

Not Voting17

Democrat: 2 · Republican: 15

How each member voted (430)

Yea (394)

Nay (19)

Not Voting (17)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.