H.J.Res.42 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
House Roll Call
H.J.Res.42
| Bill | H.J.Res.42 — Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 233 / Nay 197 / Present 0 / Not Voting 4 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 220 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 13 | 197 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding
Bill Analysis
HJRES 42, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a joint resolution aimed at disapproving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which was enacted by the District of Columbia Council. The resolution reflects congressional disapproval of the local legislation, asserting that it undermines public safety and law enforcement effectiveness in Washington, D.C.
The Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022 includes various provisions intended to reform policing practices and enhance accountability within the D.C. police force. Key elements of the Act involve changes to use-of-force policies, the establishment of a civilian oversight body, and modifications to the hiring and training processes for police officers. The Act is designed to address community concerns regarding police misconduct and to promote equitable treatment in law enforcement.
HJRES 42 seeks to nullify these reforms by invoking the authority of Congress to oversee and disapprove local laws in the District of Columbia under the Home Rule Act. If passed, this resolution would effectively prevent the implementation of the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act, thereby maintaining the status quo of policing practices in the District.
The primary beneficiaries of HJRES 42 would be law enforcement agencies in D.C., which argue that the reforms could hinder their operational effectiveness and public safety efforts. Conversely, the resolution is seen as a setback for community advocates and reformers who support the measures aimed at enhancing police accountability and reducing instances of misconduct.
As of the latest action, the House has directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of its decision regarding HJRES 42. The timeline for further consideration in the Senate remains uncertain, but the resolution is part of a broader national discourse on policing reform and public safety.
Yea (233)
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
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
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
G
Greg Pence
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 (197)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
