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Version 49 · Public Law · Mar 20, 2023
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.
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Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] · R–GA
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Became Public Law No: 118-1.
Became Public Law No: 118-1.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 49. (text: CR S680)
Senate roll call 49 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 81 - 14. Record Vote Number: 49.(text: CR S680)
Senate roll call 49 · Individual votesMeasure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S707-709)
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S680-692)
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Voice Vote.
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Voice Vote.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 173 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H785)
House roll call 119 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 173 (Roll no. 119). (text: CR H785)
House roll call 119 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H800)
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.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 26.
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.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H784-794)
Rule H. Res. 97 passed House.
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.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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