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proceduralMay 16, 2023 · House roll call · procedural · Result: Passed

On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 398 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2494) the POLICE Act; (H.R. 3091) the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act; and (H. Con. Res. 40) Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies

This was a procedural vote — a decision about process (such as ending debate or handling a motion), not a direct vote on a bill, amendment, or nominee.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

In plain language

  • House resolution in the 118th Congress.
  • Provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer.
  • House passed it on May 16, 2023 (substantive).

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Roll-call breakdown

Yea220

Independent: 1 · Republican: 219

Nay209

Democrat: 209

Present0

Not Voting5

Democrat: 4 · Republican: 1

How each member voted (434)

Yea (220)

Nay (209)

Not Voting (5)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.