8 House Democrats Join With GOP to Fight California’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

The House passes a bill that opposes California’s environmental regulations mandating the purchase of electric vehicles.

The U.S. Capitol building is seen at sunrise in Washington on July 31, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

Eight House Democrats broke ranks on Thursday to vote with Republicans to pass a bill that opposes California’s environmental regulations mandating the purchase of electric vehicles (EVs).

The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act received approval from the House with a vote of 222–190, with 214 Republicans and eight Democrats supporting it.