A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

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Summary of Bill SJRES 5

Bill 118 SJRes 5 is a joint resolution that aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. The Act in question would grant voting rights to residents of the District of Columbia, allowing them to participate in federal elections as if they were residents of a state.

The resolution, introduced in the Senate, seeks to overturn this decision by the DC Council. Supporters of the resolution argue that granting voting rights to DC residents would be unconstitutional, as the District is not a state and therefore should not have the same voting privileges as states. They also argue that the decision should be left to Congress, as outlined in the Constitution.

Opponents of the resolution argue that DC residents deserve representation in Congress, as they pay federal taxes and serve in the military like residents of states. They believe that denying voting rights to DC residents is unfair and undemocratic. The resolution is currently being debated in Congress, with both sides presenting their arguments. It remains to be seen whether the resolution will pass and whether DC residents will ultimately be granted voting rights in federal elections.

Congressional Summary of SJRES 5

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.

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Current Status of Bill SJRES 5

Bill SJRES 5 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill SJRES 5 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023.  Bill SJRES 5's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 31, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 5

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
54
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
54
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 5

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Congressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaElections, voting, political campaign regulationImmigration status and proceduresState and local government operationsVoting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 5

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 5

R
Tom Cotton
Arkansas(Republican)
R
Todd Young
Indiana(Republican)
R
J. D. Vance
Ohio(Republican)
R
Thom Tillis
North Carolina(Republican)
R
John Thune
South Dakota(Republican)
R
Rick Scott
Florida(Republican)

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