S.J.Res. 6: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

Congress: 118

Date Introduced: Feb. 1, 2023

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Feb. 1, 2023)

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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.

Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. J. D. Vance (R-OH) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) (Feb. 1, 2023)

Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC) (Feb. 1, 2023)

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