United States · Bill · HJRES
H.J.Res. 42 (118th)
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Introduced
9 March 2023
Last action
13 June 2023 · Veto
Status
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
Sponsors
Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Ronny Jackson, Jeff Duncan, Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Doug LaMalfa, Kevin Hern, Daniel Webster, Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2], Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Jake LaTurner, Anthony D'Esposito, Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2], Chuck Edwards
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
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, 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.
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Timeline
9 March 2023
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Source: IntroReferral
9 March 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 March 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
29 March 2023
Vote
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 17.
Source: Committee
29 March 2023
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
6 April 2023
Calendars
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
Source: Calendars
6 April 2023
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
Source: Committee
6 April 2023
Reported
Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
Source: Committee
17 April 2023
Reported
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 298 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
Source: Floor
18 April 2023
Passed
Rule H. Res. 298 passed House.
Source: Floor
19 April 2023
Vote
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
Source: Floor
19 April 2023
Vote
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
Source: Floor
19 April 2023
Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Source: Floor
19 April 2023
Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 734 and H.J. Res. 42. Resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit allowed on H.R. 734 and if otherwise in order on H.J. Res. 42. Specified amendments are considered as read.
Source: Floor
19 April 2023
Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298. (consideration: CR H1852-1858, H1872-1873; text: CR H1852)
Source: Floor
20 April 2023
Introduced
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
16 May 2023
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1655, S1660-1663)
Source: Floor
16 May 2023
Vote
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
Source: Floor
16 May 2023
Discharge
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
16 May 2023
Committee
Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
17 May 2023
Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Source: Floor
18 May 2023
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
18 May 2023
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
25 May 2023
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
25 May 2023
President
Vetoed by President.
Source: President
26 May 2023
Floor
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2645)
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Passed
On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Veto
13 June 2023
Veto
Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Source: Veto
13 June 2023
Vote
On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).
Source: Veto
13 June 2023
Vote
Failed of passage in House over veto On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 233 - 197 (Roll no. 253).
Source: Veto
13 June 2023
President
The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H2853)
Source: President
13 June 2023
Floor
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order of the House of May 26, 2023, the unfinished business is the further consideration of the veto message of the President on H.J. Res. 42. The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. (consideration: CR H2842-2844)
Source: Floor
13 June 2023
Veto
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
Source: Veto
Votes
13 June 2023 · failed · Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding · Failed · Official source
Yes 233 · No 197 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 4
- A. FergusonYea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Abigail SpanbergerNay
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Nay
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]Nay
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]Yea
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]Nay
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]Nay
Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
16 May 2023 · Joint Resolution Passed · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 42 · Joint Resolution Passed · Official source
Yes 56 · No 43 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]Nay
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]Nay
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]Yea
- Rep. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD-3]Nay
- Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM]Nay
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]Nay
- Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]Yea
- Bill HagertyYea
Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
19 April 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source
Yes 229 · No 189 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 17
- A. FergusonYea
- Rep. Bean, Aaron [R-FL-4]Yea
- Abigail SpanbergerNay
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]Nay
- Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]Nay
- Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]Yea
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]Nay
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]Nay
Showing the first 8 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.
Versions
- Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
- Referred in Senate · 20 April 2023 · Official file
- Engrossed in House · 19 April 2023 · Official file
- Reported in House · 6 April 2023 · Official file
- Introduced in House · 9 March 2023 · Official file
Documents
14 official files
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill (text)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Enrolled Bill (PDF)
Enrolled Bill · EN
Passed Senate
summary · EN · 16 May 2023
Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 20 April 2023
Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 20 April 2023
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 19 April 2023
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 19 April 2023
Passed House
summary · EN · 19 April 2023
Reported in House (text)
Reported in House · EN · 6 April 2023
Reported in House (PDF)
Reported in House · EN · 6 April 2023
Reported to House
summary · EN · 6 April 2023
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 9 March 2023
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 9 March 2023
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 9 March 2023
Sponsors
- Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R · Sponsor
- Ronny Jackson · R · Sponsor
- Jeff Duncan · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · R · Sponsor
- Doug LaMalfa · R · Sponsor
- Kevin Hern · R · Sponsor
- Daniel Webster · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · R · Sponsor
- Jake LaTurner · R · Sponsor
- Anthony D'Esposito · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
- Chuck Edwards · R · Cosponsor
- · ssga00 · Standing
- · hsgo00 · Standing
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- related to ← A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/42
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/hjres/42
- us · 118-hjres-42 · source updated 5 December 2025