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118th Congress (1st) Vote 126 - A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
5/16/2023, 3:40 PM
Vote Summary
HJRES 42 - Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
118th Congress (1st) Vote 126 is a Senate Vote on Bill HJRES 42, Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.. HJRES 42 was introduced on March 9, 2023 by 1 Sponsors and 38 Cosponsors.
Bill 118 hjres 42 is a piece of legislation that aims to disapprove of the action taken by the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. The bill was introduced in response to concerns about the potential impact of the reform act on policing and justice in the District of Columbia.
The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 is a local law passed by the District of Columbia Council that seeks to make significant changes to the way policing and justice are handled in the district. The bill includes provisions related to police accountability, use of force, and community engagement, among other things.
Supporters of Bill 118 hjres 42 argue that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 goes too far in its efforts to reform policing and justice in the district. They believe that the act could have unintended consequences and may not effectively address the issues it seeks to tackle.
Opponents of Bill 118 hjres 42, on the other hand, argue that the District of Columbia Council has the right to pass local laws that reflect the values and priorities of its residents. They believe that the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 is an important step towards improving policing and justice in the district and should be allowed to stand.
Overall, Bill 118 hjres 42 is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over policing and justice reform in the United States. It remains to be seen how the bill will be received by Congress and what impact it may have on the District of Columbia's efforts to reform its policing and justice systems.
The vote failed with a tally of 56 For, 43 Against, 0 Present, and 1 Not Voting. When broken down by party, there were 6 Democrats, 48 Republican, and 2 Independents voting For, 42 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 1 Independents voting Against, 0 Democrats, 0 Republican, and 0 Independents voting Present, and finally, 0 Democrats, 1 Republican, and 0 Independents Not Voting.
Voting For
Democrat
Republican
Independent
56
6
48
2
Voting Against
Democrat
Republican
Independent
43
42
0
1
Voting Present
Democrat
Republican
Independent
0
0
0
0
Not Voting
Democrat
Republican
Independent
1
0
1
0
Official Vote Question
On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 - A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Official Vote Result
Joint Resolution Passed (56-43)
Comments
Senators' Votes on A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Voting Member of 118th Congress (1st) Vote 126

Todd Young

Elizabeth Warren

Mark R. Warner

Sheldon Whitehouse

Peter Welch

Raphael G. Warnock

Ron Wyden

Roger F. Wicker

J. D. Vance

Chris Van Hollen

Thom Tillis

Jon Tester

Tommy Tuberville

John Thune
