H.J.Res. 42 · 118th Congress

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

Introduced on Mar 9, 2023 by Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA-9). 19 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 13, 2023): The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

Stage
Sent to the President
Introduced
Mar 9, 2023
Cosponsors
19
0 from the other party
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • District of Columbia
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • State and local government operations

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.

Andrew S. ClydeR-GA-9Sponsor

Republicans · 19

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    Apr 19, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 229–189
  2. On the Joint Resolution
    May 16, 2023· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Passed 56–43
  3. Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
    Jun 13, 2023· House· Passage· Failed 233–197

History

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  1. Mar 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 9, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 9, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  4. Mar 29, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Mar 29, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
  6. Apr 6, 2023Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
  7. Apr 6, 2023 · HouseReported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
  8. Apr 6, 2023 · HousePlaced on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
  9. Apr 17, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 298 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
  10. Apr 18, 2023 · HouseRule H. Res. 298 passed House.
  11. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298. (consideration: CR H1852-1858, H1872-1873; text: CR H1852)
  12. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
  13. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
  14. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  15. Apr 19, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the resolution until a time to be announced.
  16. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. H.J. Res. 42 - "Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022."
  17. Apr 19, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).House · Roll call 188
  18. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).House · Roll call 188
  19. Apr 20, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  20. May 16, 2023Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  21. May 16, 2023 · SenateSenate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  22. May 16, 2023 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1655, S1660-1663)
  23. May 16, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.Senate · Roll call 126
  24. May 16, 2023 · SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.Senate · Roll call 126
  25. May 17, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  26. May 18, 2023Presented to President.
  27. May 18, 2023 · HousePresented to President.
  28. May 25, 2023Vetoed by President.
  29. May 25, 2023 · HouseVetoed by President.
  30. May 26, 2023 · HouseThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2645)
  31. May 26, 2023 · HouseThe Chair announced that the objections of the President to H. J. Res. 42 would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-45).
  32. May 26, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H. J. Res. 42, is postponed until the legislative day of Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
  33. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
  34. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of May 26, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 42. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H2842-2844)
  35. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered without objection.
  36. Jun 13, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 42, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
  37. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H2853)
  38. Jun 13, 2023Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).House · Roll call 253
  39. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseOn passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).House · Roll call 253
  40. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseMotion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  41. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseOn motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Agreed to without objection.
  42. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.

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  1. National Fraternal Order of Police5 reports
    $375K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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