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H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Passed HouseFeb 9, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 31, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Feb 9, 2023, 260–162
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed House, Feb 9, 2023

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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, Feb 9, 2023

On Passage

Passed 260–162

Yea 260majority 212Nay 162

  • Democrats42 yea, 162 nay
  • Republicans217 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), Patrick Ryan (D-NY), Dean Phillips (D-MN), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) and Kathy Manning (D-NC) voted Yea; and 32 more

See how all 422 members voted

Showing 434 of 434 members

Yea 260

Republicans (217)

Democrats (42) broke with their party

Independents (1)

Nay 162

Democrats (162)

Not voting 12

Republicans (4)

Senate

Not yet voted

Passed the House Feb 9, 2023. Awaiting Senate action.

Roll calls

1 vote on this bill

Showing 1 of 1 roll calls

  • Feb 9, 2023HouseOn PassageFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 260–162
    Roll call 118 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats4216208
    Republicans217004
    Independents1000
    Total260162012

    House roll call 118: On Passage. Passed.

    42 crossed party lines: 42 Democrats

    How each member voted (434)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

23

Who scored on this bill

374 points earned
  1. 1James Comer R-KY SponsorIntroduced, passed House2 events+30
  2. 2Colin Allred D-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  3. 2Sanford Bishop D-GA1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski D-IL1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Yadira Caraveo D-CO1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Feb 9, 2023Passed the House, 260–162.
  2. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in the House by James Comer.
Show the full action history (12 actions)
  1. Feb 13, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  2. Feb 9, 2023Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H799-800)
  3. Feb 9, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118). (text: 2/8/2023 CR H762)
  4. Feb 9, 2023On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118). (text: 2/8/2023 CR H762)
  5. Feb 8, 2023Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H762-768)
  6. Feb 8, 2023Rule 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.
  7. Feb 8, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
  8. Feb 8, 2023The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  9. Feb 8, 2023POSTPONED 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.
  10. Feb 7, 2023Rules 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.
  11. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in House
  12. Jan 31, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.