H.J.Res. 26 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Mar 20, 2023 (Public Law). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 House roll 118 |
On PassageDisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act | D 31–173 · R 219–0 |
Passed 250–173 |
| Mar 8, 2023 Senate roll 49 |
On the Joint ResolutionA joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. | D 31–13 · R 48–0 · I 2–1 |
Passed 81–14 |
Latest action
Mar 20, 2023 · Became Public Law No: 118-1.