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H.J.Res. 44 (118th)

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".

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Introduced

17 March 2023

Last action

22 June 2023 · Vote

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2], Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10], Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5], Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2], Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7], Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4], Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9], Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14], Rep. Brecheen, Josh [R-OK-2], Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4], Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. Rosendale Sr., Matthew M. [R-MT-2], Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-1], Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14], Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8], Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3], Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2], Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8], Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13], Rep. Burlison, Eric [R-MO-7], Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large], Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Crawford, Eric A. "Rick" [R-AR-1], Rep. Palmer, Gary J. [R-AL-6], Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21], Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1], Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5], Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3], Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5], Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8], Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1], Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11], Rep. Dunn, Neal P. [R-FL-2], Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9], Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1], Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

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Summary

This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2023

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 19 April 2023

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 15.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 April 2023

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 May 2023

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 49.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 17 May 2023

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.

    Source: Committee

  8. 17 May 2023

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-69.

    Source: Committee

  9. 12 June 2023

    Vote

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 495 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.

    Source: Floor

  10. 13 June 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 100 pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 802(f).

    Source: Calendars

  11. 13 June 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 13 June 2023

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)

    Source: Floor

  13. 13 June 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 210 (Roll no. 252). (text: CR H2835)

    Source: Floor

  14. 13 June 2023

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 495. (consideration: CR H2835-2842)

    Source: Floor

  15. 13 June 2023

    Vote

    Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 44, H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615 and H.R. 1640. The resolution provides for consideration of H. J. Res. 44 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 277, H.R. 288, H.R. 1615, and H.R. 1640 under structured rules with one hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed on each measure. The resolution also provides that the ordering of the yeas and nays on the question of reconsideration of the vote on adoption of H. Res. 463 be considered vacated and the motion to reconsider be laid on the table.

    Source: Floor

  16. 13 June 2023

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  17. 22 June 2023

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2197-2205)

    Source: Floor

  18. 22 June 2023

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in Senate: Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 49 - 50. Record Vote Number: 171.

    Source: Floor

Votes

22 June 2023 · Joint Resolution Defeated · On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44 · Joint Resolution Defeated · Official source

Yes 49 · No 50 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 1

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

13 June 2023 · passed · On Passage · Passed · Official source

Yes 219 · No 210 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 5

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

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