H.J.Res. 26 - 118th Congress (2023-2024) - Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.

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Introduced

Feb 2, 2023

Latest Action

Mar 15, 2023

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House

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Bill Number

Congress

118

Policy Area

House Votes (2)

Senate Votes (2)

Question

On Passage

Status

Passed

Type

Roll Call Type

Yea-And-Nay

Roll Number

119

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.

Text (4)

February 13, 2023

February 9, 2023

February 2, 2023

Actions (21)

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03/15/2023

Presented to President.

03/09/2023

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

03/08/2023

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 49. (text: CR S680)

03/08/2023

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 49.(text: CR S680)

03/08/2023

Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S707-709)

03/08/2023

Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S680-692)

03/08/2023

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Voice Vote.

02/13/2023

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

02/09/2023

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

02/09/2023

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 173 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H785)

02/09/2023

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 173 (Roll no. 119).(text: CR H785)

02/09/2023

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H800)

02/09/2023

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 26, 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.

02/09/2023

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

02/09/2023

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 26.

02/09/2023

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.

02/09/2023

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H784-794)

02/07/2023

Rule H. Res. 97 passed House.

02/07/2023

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.

02/02/2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

02/02/2023

Introduced in House