H.J.Res. 44 · 118th Congress

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

Introduced on Mar 17, 2023 by Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA-9). 188 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Jun 22, 2023): Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 17, 2023
Cosponsors
188
0 from the other party
Policy area
Crime and Law Enforcement
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Progress

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

Subjects

  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Congressional oversight
  • Department of Justice
  • Firearms and explosives

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 · 188

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    Jun 13, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 219–210
  2. On the Joint Resolution
    Jun 22, 2023· Senate· Passage· Joint Resolution Defeated 49–50

History

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  1. Mar 17, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 17, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 17, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  5. Apr 19, 2023 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.
  6. May 17, 2023Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.
  7. May 17, 2023 · HouseReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.
  8. May 17, 2023 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
  9. Jun 12, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  10. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)
  11. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.
  12. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 44.
  13. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  14. Jun 13, 2023 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. J. Res. 44, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Nadler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postoned further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  15. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2852-2853)
  16. Jun 13, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)House · Roll call 252
  17. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)House · Roll call 252
  18. Jun 13, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  19. Jun 13, 2023 · SenateReceived in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f).
  20. Jun 22, 2023 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)
  21. Jun 22, 2023Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.Senate · Roll call 171
  22. Jun 22, 2023 · SenateFailed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.Senate · Roll call 171
  23. Jun 22, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.

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Who lobbied on it

Organizations whose lobbying reports (LD-2) name this measure. Spending is what they reported for those quarters on all issues, not on this measure alone.

  1. EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND, INC.7 reports
    $330K reported (all issues)
  2. American Federation of Teachers5 reports
    $1.5M reported (all issues)
  3. Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition, Inc. (FRAC)5 reports
    $45K reported (all issues)
  4. GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC.5 reports
    $3.2M reported (all issues)
  5. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS INC5 reports
    $1.1M reported (all issues)
  6. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA5 reports
    $2.6M reported (all issues)
  7. NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC.2 reports
    $3.4M reported (all issues)
  8. AMERICAN FIREARMS ASSOCIATION1 report
    $10K reported (all issues)
  9. NST Global, LLC (dba SB Tactical)1 report
    $60K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2023, 2024.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
  • Lobbying disclosures (LD-1 registrations, LD-2 quarterly reports, LD-203 contribution reports) (Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives)Clerk of the House, Lobbying Disclosure Act filings (organizations only; lobbyists' names are not loaded) · data current to Oct 7, 2026 · loaded Oct 7, 2026 · license: Public domain (U.S. Government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105)
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  • Money and votes are shown side by side; neither explains the other.