Bills · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

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SenateOn the Joint Resolution · 6/22/23Joint 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 Defeated
  • Democratic0 Yea · 46 Nay · 1 Not voting
  • Republican49 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 4 Nay · 0 Not voting
HouseOn Passage · 6/13/23PassageThe 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
  • Democratic2 Yea · 208 Nay · 2 Not voting
  • Republican217 Yea · 2 Nay · 3 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.

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Sponsor
Rep. Andrew S. Clyde ( Republican · GA-9)
Cosponsors
188
Introduced
3/17/23
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Status
3/17/23Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3/17/23Introduced in House
4/19/23Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
4/19/23Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
5/17/23Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
5/17/23Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.
6/12/23Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
6/13/23Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f).
6/13/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
6/13/23On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)
6/13/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)
6/13/23Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2852-2853)
6/13/23POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. J. Res. 44, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.
6/13/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
6/13/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.
6/13/23Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
6/13/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)
6/22/23Message on Senate action sent to the House.
6/22/23Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.
6/22/23Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.
6/22/23Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)