H.J.Res. 42 · 118th Congress · Government Operations and Politics
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
What it does
This joint resolution nullifies the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the Council of the District of Columbia. The act sets forth a variety of measures that focus on policing in the District, including measures prohibiting the use of certain neck restraints by law enforcement officers, requiring additional procedures related to body-worn cameras, and expanding access to police disciplinary records.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, May 16, 2023 (Passed Senate). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 2023 House roll 187 |
On PassageDisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act | D 14–189 · R 215–0 |
Passed 229–189 |
| May 16, 2023 Senate roll 126 |
On the Joint ResolutionA joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. | D 6–42 · R 48–0 · I 2–1 |
Passed 56–43 |
| Jun 13, 2023 House roll 252 |
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary NotwithstandingDisapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act | D 13–197 · R 220–0 |
Failed 233–197 |
Latest action
Jun 13, 2023 · The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.