washington republican-controlled u.s. house representatives vote largely along party line friday reject new tax carbon emissions oil production two non-binding action intend get republicans record oppose high tax fossil fuel amid industry concern could become part new tax reform debate 2017 accord aid lobbyists one resolution oppose carbon tax detrimental u.s. economy lead house majority whip steve scalise louisiana back privately own koch industries inc draw support 237 lawmakers include 231 republicans six democrats 163 democrats vote measure democratic lawmakers environmental group favor carbon tax way control emissions republican leaders industry ally worry support carbon tax among big oil company could encourage republicans back measure separate resolution president barack obama propose 10-a-barrel oil tax support 253 lawmakers include 230 republicans 23 democrats one republican 143 democrats vote measure tax would harm businesses hardworking american families already struggle stagnant wag representative bill flores texas republican former energy industry executive say statement house oppose carbon oil tax symbolic vote