Republicans said that the rule, which is supposed to go into effect in 2018, is too burdensome for companies, with Chair of the House Financial Services Committee Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R - Texas) saying it was part of a radical leftist agenda against carbon-based jobs. Reuters noted that the vote is also a victory for the recently-appointed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who as CEO of Exxon heavily lobbied against the rule. 

The Senate is expected do its own vote on the repeal today.