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S.J.Res. 5: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Introduced

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

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jan 31, 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.

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Amendments

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Cosponsors

27

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Tom Cotton R-AR SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Tom Cotton.
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  1. Jan 31, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Jan 31, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.