H.Con.Res. 40 · 118th Congress

Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

Introduced on May 5, 2023 by Ken Buck (R-CO-4). 3 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (May 30, 2023): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
May 5, 2023
Cosponsors
3
0 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Law enforcement officers

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Ken BuckR-CO-4Sponsor

Republicans · 3

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    May 18, 2023· House· Amendments· Agreed to 268–156
  2. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    May 18, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 301–119

History

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  1. May 5, 2023Introduced in House
  2. May 5, 2023Introduced in House
  3. May 5, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. May 10, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. May 10, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  6. May 15, 2023Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-57.
  7. May 15, 2023 · HouseReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-57.
  8. May 15, 2023 · HousePlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
  9. May 15, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2494, H.R. 3091 and H. Con. Res. 40. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2494 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H.R. 3091 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H.Con.Res. 40 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 2494 and H.R. 3091.
  10. May 16, 2023 · HouseRule H. Res. 398 passed House.
  11. May 18, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 398. (consideration: CR H2433-2441; text: CR H2433)
  12. May 18, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2494, H.R. 3091 and H. Con. Res. 40. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2494 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; H.R. 3091 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate; and H.Con.Res. 40 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 2494 and H.R. 3091.
  13. May 18, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Con. Res. 40.
  14. May 18, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the D'Esposito Amendment No. 1.
  15. May 18, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the concurrent resolution and the preamble.
  16. May 18, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 301 - 119, 3 Present (Roll no. 227).House · Roll call 227
  17. May 18, 2023 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 301 - 119, 3 Present (Roll no. 227).House · Roll call 227
  18. May 18, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. May 30, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION2 reports
    $570K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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