Fact Check: Iowa Congressman Nunn’s Claims on House E15 Vote

TL;DR: The House passed the year‑round E15 bill with 218 yes votes, showing bipartisan support, while the claim that Speaker Mike Johnson and Rep. Steve Scalise both voted against it cannot be verified.

Claim 1: Vote total Evidence: The Hill reported the vote was 218‑203 in favor, with 122 Republicans, 95 Democrats and 1 independent voting yes. Verdict: True. Analysis: The vote count matches the claim; no contradictory data were found.

Claim 2: Party breakdown Evidence: The Hill’s breakdown shows 95 Democrats and 1 independent voting yes, and 90 Republicans voting no. Verdict: True. Analysis: This confirms the Democratic yes and Republican no numbers cited by Nunn.

Claim 3: Leadership votes Evidence: Sources note Republican leadership was split but do not specify how Johnson or Scalise voted. Verdict: Unverifiable. Analysis: Without explicit confirmation of their individual votes, the claim remains unverified.

What to watch next: The bill now moves to the Senate, where opposition from lawmakers concerned about refinery impacts will shape its fate.