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HJRES 24 118th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Congressional oversight District of Columbia Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Immigration status and procedures State and local government operations Voting rights

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

Introduced: January 31, 2023 Introduced by: Comer, James Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
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Feb 13, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 9, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118). (text: 2/8/2023 CR H762)
Feb 9, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 260 - 162 (Roll no. 118). (text: 2/8/2023 CR H762)
Feb 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H799-800)
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 8, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Feb 8, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 24.
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
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 97. (consideration: CR H762-768)
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
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jan 31, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 9, 2023 House · vote #118 On Passage Passed 260162 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 13, 2023

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