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118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

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

“Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.”

Government operations and politics
Introduced Jan 31, 2023
Last action Feb 13, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 31, 2023
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Referred
Jan 31, 2023
Oversight · Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Committee
Feb 7, 2023
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House floor
Feb 9, 2023
Passed House
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Senate
Feb 13, 2023
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 1 sectionsEngrossed in House
Roll Call Votes · 1
HOUSEpassageFeb 9, 2023

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

H.J.Res. 24

Passed
Timeline · 11 actions
Feb 13, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business.
Feb 9, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118).ROLL CALLpass
Feb 8, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97.
Feb 8, 2023
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.
Feb 8, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
Feb 8, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 8, 2023
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.
Feb 7, 2023
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.
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 31, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.