H.J.Res. 42 · 118th Congress
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and…
Full title
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
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- House Introduced Mar 9, 2023
- House Passed Apr 19, 2023 229–189
- Senate Passed May 16, 2023 56–43
- President To the President May 18, 2023
- President Vetoed May 25, 2023
- House Veto sustained Jun 13, 2023 233–197
This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia.
What it does: CRS 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.
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Latest action (Jun 13, 2023): The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 9, 2023
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- House Introduced Mar 9, 2023
- House Passed Apr 19, 2023 229–189
- Senate Passed May 16, 2023 56–43
- President To the President May 18, 2023
- President Vetoed May 25, 2023
- House Veto sustained Jun 13, 2023 233–197
Final vote · House · Jun 13, 2023
Overriding the President's veto — Failed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: Kevin McCarthy
Table of every position
All recorded votes (3)
- Overriding the President's veto Failed
House · Jun 13, 2023 · “Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding” · Speaker: Kevin McCarthy - Passage Joint Resolution Passed
Senate · May 16, 2023 · “On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42” · Majority Leader: Charles E. Schumer - Passage Passed
House · Apr 19, 2023 · “On Passage” · Speaker: Kevin McCarthy