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H.J.Res. 42: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

VetoedMay 25, 2023

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 9, 2023
  2. Passed House (completed)Apr 19, 2023, 229–189
  3. Passed Senate (completed)May 16, 2023, 56–43
  4. To the President (completed)May 18, 2023
  5. Vetoed (completed)May 25, 2023
  6. Overridden (not reached)
  7. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Passed Senate, May 16, 2023

This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing in the District, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House veto override, Jun 13, 2023

Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding

Failed 233–197

Yea 233two-thirds 287Nay 197

  • Democrats13 yea, 197 nay
  • Republicans219 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Eric Sorensen (D-IL), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Jared Golden (D-ME), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Patrick Ryan (D-NY), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), Chris Pappas (D-NH), Wiley Nickel (D-NC), Susie Lee (D-NV) and Donald Davis (D-NC) voted Yea; and 3 more

See how all 430 members voted

Showing 434 of 434 members

Yea 233

Republicans (219)

Independents (1)

Nay 197

Democrats (197)

Not voting 4

Republicans (2)

Democrats (2)

Senate final vote, May 16, 2023

On the Joint Resolution

Passed 56–43

Yea 56majority 50Nay 43

  • Democrats5 yea, 42 nay
  • Republicans48 yea, 0 nay
  • Independents3 yea, 1 nay

Broke with their party: Jon Tester (D-MT), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Joe Manchin (I-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Margaret Hassan (D-NH) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) voted Yea

See how all 99 members voted

Showing 100 of 100 members

Yea 56

Democrats (5) broke with their party

Independents (3) broke with their party

Nay 43

Independents (1)

Not voting 1

Republicans (1)

Roll calls

3 votes on this bill

Showing 3 of 3 roll calls

  • Jun 13, 2023HousePassage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingFinal passageVeto overrideFailed, yea-nay 233–197
    Roll call 253 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats1319702
    Republicans219002
    Independents1000
    Total23319704

    House roll call 253: Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding. Failed.

    13 crossed party lines: 13 Democrats

    How each member voted (434)
  • May 16, 2023SenateOn the Joint ResolutionFinal passagePassed, yea-nay 56–43
    Roll call 126 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats54200
    Republicans48001
    Independents3100
    Total564301

    Senate roll call 126: On the Joint Resolution. Joint Resolution Passed.

    8 crossed party lines: 5 Democrats, 3 Independents

    How each member voted (100)
  • Apr 19, 2023HouseOn PassagePassed, yea-nay 229–189
    Roll call 188 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats14189010
    Republicans214007
    Independents1000
    Total229189017

    House roll call 188: On Passage. Passed.

    14 crossed party lines: 14 Democrats

    How each member voted (435)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

19

Who scored on this bill

2,132 points earned
  1. 1Andrew Clyde R-GA SponsorIntroduced, reported, passed House, discharged, passed Senate, vetoed; 1 veto override vote7 events+130
  2. 2Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski D-IL2 maverick votes; 1 veto override vote3 events+16
  3. 2Angie Craig D-MN2 maverick votes; 1 veto override vote3 events+16
  4. 2Henry Cuellar D-TX2 maverick votes; 1 veto override vote3 events+16
  5. 2Donald Davis D-NC2 maverick votes; 1 veto override vote3 events+16
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. May 25, 2023Vetoed by the President.
  2. May 18, 2023Presented to the President.
  3. May 16, 2023Passed the Senate, 56–43.
  4. Apr 19, 2023Passed the House, 229–189.
  5. Mar 9, 2023Introduced in the House by Andrew Clyde.
Show the full action history (37 actions)
  1. Jun 13, 2023The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
  2. Jun 13, 2023DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of May 26, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 42. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H2842-2844)
  3. Jun 13, 2023The previous question was ordered without objection.
  4. Jun 13, 2023POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 42, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
  5. Jun 13, 2023The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H2853)
  6. Jun 13, 2023Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).
  7. Jun 13, 2023On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).
  8. Jun 13, 2023Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  9. Jun 13, 2023On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Agreed to without objection.
  10. Jun 13, 2023The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
  11. May 26, 2023The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2645)
  12. May 26, 2023The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H. J. Res. 42 would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-45).
  13. May 26, 2023POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H. J. Res. 42, is postponed until the legislative day of Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
  14. May 25, 2023Vetoed by President.
  15. May 18, 2023Presented to President.
  16. May 17, 2023Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  17. May 16, 2023Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  18. May 16, 2023Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1655, S1660-1663)
  19. May 16, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
  20. May 16, 2023Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
  21. Apr 20, 2023Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  22. Apr 19, 2023Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298. (consideration: CR H1852-1858, H1872-1873; text: CR H1852)
  23. Apr 19, 2023Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
  24. Apr 19, 2023DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
  25. Apr 19, 2023The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  26. Apr 19, 2023POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the resolution until a time to be announced.
  27. Apr 19, 2023Considered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 42 - "Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022."
  28. Apr 19, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
  29. Apr 19, 2023On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
  30. Apr 18, 2023Rule H. Res. 298 passed House.
  31. Apr 17, 2023Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 298 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
  32. Apr 6, 2023Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
  33. Apr 6, 2023Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
  34. Mar 29, 2023Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  35. Mar 29, 2023Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
  36. Mar 9, 2023Introduced in House
  37. Mar 9, 2023Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.