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Federal · H.J.Res. 26 · 118th Congress

Passed · U.S. House vote · Feb 9, 2023

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.

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What it does

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC).

Where it stands

Passed the House on Feb 9, 2023. Waiting on the Senate.

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Latest final vote: Passed · U.S. House · Feb 9, 2023

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All votes1 recorded

U.S. House · Feb 9, 2023 · Final passage

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By party

PartyYesNoPresentNot voting
Republican184002
Democratic2514506
Democrat0501
Independent1000
By state (48)
StateYesNoPresentNot voting
AL5100
AR4000
AZ6100
CA173401
CO2300
CT0401
DE0100
FL17403
GA7400
HI0200
IA4000
ID2000
IL51101
IN5200
KS2100
KY5100
LA4100
MA0900
MD1400
ME1100
MI7500
MN5200
MO5100
MS3100
MT1000
NC6300
NE3000
NH1000
NJ4500
NM0300
NV2200
NY81200
OH10201
OK5000
OR2200
PA8700
RI0100
SC5100
SD1000
TN7100
TX23901
UT3000
VA4200
VT0100
WA3500
WI5101
WV1000
WY1000

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HistoryFeb 9, 2023
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Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.

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