H.J.Res. 26 // March 8, 2023
Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022.
Sponsor: Andrew Clyde (R-GA)
This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including by providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offenses, modifying sentencing guidelines and penalties, and expanding the right to a jury trial for certain misdemeanor crimes.
Government Operations and Politics Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 9.9% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 81 | 79.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 14 | 11.1% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 9.9% |