Bills · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

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Votes on passage
SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 3/8/23Joint resolutionA vote to pass a joint resolution. Like a bill, it becomes law once both chambers pass it and the president signs it — except a proposed constitutional amendment, which needs two-thirds of each chamber and ratification by three-quarters of the states.Senate glossary: joint resolution ↗
Joint Resolution Passed
  • Democratic30 Yea · 13 Nay · 1 Present · 3 Not voting
  • Republican48 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Present · 1 Not voting
  • Independent / Other3 Yea · 1 Nay · 0 Present · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 2/9/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic31 Yea · 173 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Republican219 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.

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Sponsor
Rep. Andrew S. Clyde ( Republican · GA-9)
Cosponsors
46
Introduced
2/2/23
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
Status
2/2/23Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
2/2/23Introduced in House
2/7/23Rule H. Res. 97 passed House.
2/7/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 97 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 185, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 26 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2/9/23On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 173 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H785)
2/9/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 173 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H785)
2/9/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H800)
2/9/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 26, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2/9/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2/9/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 26.
2/9/23Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 185, H.J. Res. 24 and H.J. Res. 26 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
2/9/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H784-794)
2/13/23Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
3/8/23Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 49. (text: CR S680)
3/8/23Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 49.(text: CR S680)
3/8/23Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S707-709)
3/8/23Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S680-692)
3/8/23Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Voice Vote.
3/9/23Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3/15/23Presented to President.
3/20/23Became Public Law No: 118-1.
3/20/23Signed by President.