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S.J.Res. 5: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Tom Cotton

Quick Facts

Bill Sponsor: Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)

Congress: 118th

Date Introduced: January 31, 2023

Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (January 31, 2023)

Bill Summary

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.