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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 45 (Thursday, March 9, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. CLYDE:H.J. Res. 42.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Sec, 8, Clause 16 of the U.S. Constitutionstates: The Congress shall have the power to ``Excerciseexclusive legislation in all cases whatsoeverm over suchDistrict (not exceeding 10 Miles square, as may, by Cessionof particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, becomethe Seat of Government of the United States.''The single subject of this legislation is:This bill pertains to DC matters[Page H1251]
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H. Rept. 118-33

- Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 734) to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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.
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- A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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On motion to refer the bill and the accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Agreed to without objection.
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Motion to refer the bill and accompanying veto message to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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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).
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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).
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The Chair announced the unfinished business to be the consideration of the veto. (consideration: CR H2853)
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15:50:28
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the veto message of the President to H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on will the House, on reconsideration, pass H.J. Res. 42, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding. Under the Constitution, the vote must be taken by the yeas and nays. Further proceedings were postponed until a time to be announced.
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15:49:00
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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15:31:49
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)
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The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President.
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14:06:44
POSTPONED CONSIDERATION OF VETO MESSAGE - The Chair announced that further consideration of the veto message and the joint resolution, H. J. Res. 42, is postponed until the legislative day of Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Agreed to without objection.
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14:05:44
The Chair announced that the objections of the President to H. J. Res. 42 would be spread at large upon the Journal, and the veto message would be printed as a House Document (118-45).
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14:05:43
The Chair laid before the House the veto message from the President. (text: CR H2645)
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Vetoed by President.
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Presented to President.
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Presented to President.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 43. Record Vote Number: 126.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1655, S1660-1663)
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Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 188).
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17:03:05
Considered as unfinished business. 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."
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13:01:55
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.J. Res. 42, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of passage of the resolution until a time to be announced.
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13:01:21
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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12:14:21
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 42.
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12:13:44
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.
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12:13:39
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 298. (consideration: CR H1852-1858, H1872-1873; text: CR H1852)
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14:10:49
Rule H. Res. 298 passed House.
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20:01:20
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.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
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Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
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Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-33.
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H.J. Res. 42, a joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022
https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59033
As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on March 29, 2023
Government Operations and Politics
- Congressional oversight
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- Law enforcement administration and funding
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- State and local government operations
2023-04-13T13:45:22Z
Government Operations and Politics
2023-03-13T19:45:22Z
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2023-03-09
Introduced in House
2023-03-29T18:49:36Z
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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2023-04-06
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2023-04-11T15:45:54Z
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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2023-04-19
Passed House
2023-04-24T14:41:23Z
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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2023-05-16
Passed Senate
2023-05-22T13:29:41Z
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 in the District, 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.

Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
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Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022.
2024-03-18T20:35:41Z
Introduced in House
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2023-04-20T04:00:00Z
  - https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hjres42rfs/xml/BILLS-118hjres42rfs.xml
- Engrossed in House
2023-04-19T04:00:00Z
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- Reported in House
2023-04-06T04:00:00Z
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- Introduced in House
2023-03-09T05:00:00Z
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2023-06-13
The Chair directed the Clerk to notify the Senate of the action of the House.
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