This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.
[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
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[H.J. Res. 24 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 24
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 31, 2023
Mr. Comer (for himself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Cloud, Mr. Clyde, Mr. Grothman,
Ms. Mace, Mr. Donalds, Mr. Pfluger, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Fallon,
Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, Mr. Norman, Mr. LaTurner, and Mr. Sessions)
submitted the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Oversight and Accountability
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in
approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Congress disapproves
of the action of the District of Columbia Council described as follows:
The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-
640), enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia on November
21, 2022, and transmitted to Congress pursuant to section 602(c)(1) of
the District of Columbia Home Rule Act on January 10, 2023.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Rules 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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H762-768)
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.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J.Res. 24, 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H799-800)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118). (text: 2/8/2023 CR H762)
Roll Call #118 (House)On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118). (text: 2/8/2023 CR H762)
Roll Call #118 (House)Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.