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97% of House Republicans foolishly reject carbon taxes
(The Guardian, 20 Jul 2018) It’s an improvement from 100% two years ago, but GOP climate denial is cracking too slowly.
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted on an anti-carbon tax Resolution. The Resolution was introduced by Steve Scalise (R-LA) with essentially the same language as he introduced in 2013 and 2016.
On those past versions, every Republican House member voted against carbon taxes. This time, six Republicans rejected the Resolution and one abstained, voting ‘Present.’ However, 97% of the House Republicans on the floor voted against carbon taxes.
House Democrats have been fairly consistent in their votes on these Resolutions as well. In 2013, 94% voted against the Resolution, and in 2016 and 2018, 96% voted ‘Nay,’ with six to seven pro-fossil fuel Democrats voting ‘Yes.’
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The Guardian, 20 Jul 2018: 97% of House Republicans foolishly reject carbon taxes
