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S.J.Res. 5 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

S.J.Res. 5 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 31, 2023, sponsored by Tom Cotton with 27 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 31, 2023
Co-sponsors
27
Policy area
Government Operations and Politics

What it does

This joint resolution nullifies the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia. The act allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections in the district.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Tom Cotton (R-AR). Co-sponsors: 27 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 31, 2023
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Jan 31, 2023)

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