House vote: H.R. 7530 // May 15, 2024
DC CRIMES Act of 2024
Sponsor: Byron Donalds (R-FL)
This bill limits the authority of the District of Columbia (DC) government over its criminal sentencing laws. The bill eliminates the DC government’s authority to enact any act, resolution, or rule to change any criminal liability sentence in effect on the date of the bill's enactment. The bill also reduces the maximum age of a youth offender from 24 years to 18 years.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 6.8% 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 | 225 | 52.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 181 | 41.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.8% |