S. 5168Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

1 recorded action238 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Alex Padilla [D-CA]
Cosponsors: 1 · 1 Republican
Policy area: Immigration
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Jan 5, 2023 · Became Public Law No: 117-360.

IntroducedDec 1, 2022
Passed the SenateDec 15, 2022
Passed the HouseDec 21, 2022
Sent to the PresidentDec 28, 2022
Became lawJan 5, 2023

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing S. 5168 as public Law on Jan 5, 2023. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 533

House Dec 21, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

394 Yea 19 Nay 17 not voting

Crossed both parties 19 of 413 voting members broke with their own party: 19 Republicans.

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How the chamber split

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DemocratsRepublicansFilled: YeaRing: NayGrey: not voting or present

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All members430 members

Democratic217 members

Republican213 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor S. 5168 and vote against it. 1 signed when it was filed.

RJohn Cornyn [R-TX]Original2026 profile

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S. 5168Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 533

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

S. 5168Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 533

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass

How the chamber split

Cosponsors1 · 1 Republican

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