H.J.Res.26 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.26
| Bill | H.J.Res.26 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Passage |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 250 / Nay 173 / Present 0 / Not Voting 11 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 219 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 31 | 173 | 0 | 8 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Passage
Bill Analysis
HJRES 26, known as the Disapproval of the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, is a joint resolution passed by the 118th Congress aimed at nullifying the District of Columbia Council’s approval of a comprehensive overhaul of its criminal code. The Revised Criminal Code Act sought to modernize and reform various aspects of criminal law in the District, including the reclassification of offenses, adjustments to sentencing guidelines, and the establishment of new legal definitions.
The resolution invokes the Congressional Review Act, allowing Congress to disapprove of regulations enacted by the District of Columbia. By passing this resolution, Congress effectively blocked the implementation of the Revised Criminal Code Act, which had been designed to address issues such as over-incarceration and racial disparities in sentencing.
The primary agencies affected by this resolution include the District of Columbia’s criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and correctional facilities. The disapproval impacts a wide range of stakeholders, including defendants, victims, and community organizations that advocate for criminal justice reform. The resolution is positioned as a means to maintain federal oversight and ensure that local laws align with broader national standards.
Key timelines associated with HJRES 26 include its introduction in Congress and subsequent passage through both the House and Senate, culminating in its enactment as Public Law No: 118-1. The resolution reflects ongoing tensions between local governance in Washington, D.C., and federal legislative authority, particularly regarding criminal justice policy.
In summary, HJRES 26 serves as a legislative tool to disapprove the District of Columbia’s efforts to reform its criminal code, thereby maintaining the status quo in local criminal law and reinforcing federal oversight over D.C. governance.
Yea (250)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
Y
Yadira Caraveo
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
A
A. Ferguson
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Derek Kilmer
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (173)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
D
David Cicilline
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
B
Barbara Lee
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (11)
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Ann Kuster
E
Eric Swalwell