This bill prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from voting in a District of Columbia (DC) election and repeals relevant provisions of DC law.
Federal law prohibits noncitizens from voting in a federal election; however, in 2022, DC enacted a law allowing noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections. This bill repeals the DC law, which went into effect on February 23, 2023.
This bill prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any elections in the District of Columbia (DC).
Federal law bars noncitizens from voting in federal elections; however, the DC Council passed a bill on October 18, 2022, that allows noncitizens who meet residency and other requirements to vote in local elections.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 414.
Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Res. 1243. (consideration: CR H3489-3496)
4763, H.R. 5403 and H.R. 192. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each bill. H.R. 4763 and H.R. 5403 are considered under a structured rule and H.R. 192 is considered under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.
Garcia, Robert moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H3496)
192, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced that the nays had prevailed. Mr. Robert Garcia (CA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
(consideration: CR H3509-3511)
195 - 212 (Roll no. 231).
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 262 - 143 (Roll no. 232).
262 - 143 (Roll no. 232).
Agreed to without objection.
Res. 1243 passed House.
Res. 1243 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4763, H.R. 5403 and H.R. 192. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each bill. H.R. 4763 and H.R. 5403 are considered under a structured rule and H.R. 192 is considered under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on each bill.