A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.

On May 16, 2023, the Senate voted 56–43 on “On the Joint Resolution” (HJRES 42). Result: Joint Resolution Passed. By party: Republicans 48–0, Democrats 6–42, Independents 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Result: Joint Resolution Passed
Yes: 56
No: 43
Did not vote: 6
Date: May 16, 2023

By party

Republicans48 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents2 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats6 yes · 42 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Jon Tester D-MT voted yes
Jeanne Shaheen D-NH voted yes
Margaret Wood (Maggie) Hassan D-NH voted yes
Catherine Marie Cortez Masto D-NV voted yes
Jacklyn Sheryl Rosen D-NV voted yes
Joe Manchin III D-WV voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “A joint resolution disapproving the action…: Senate Vote, May 16, 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/118-S-126/a-joint-resolution-disapproving-the-action-of-the-district (accessed 2026-10-17).