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HR8393
Puerto Rico Status Act

2
Roll Calls
148
Yea (latest vote)
149
Nay (latest vote)
House
2022-12-15 – 2022-12-15

About HR8393

Puerto Rico Status Act

Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ)

Latest Action (2022-12-15): Received in the Senate.

Summary

Puerto Rico Status Act This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico's political status. Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood. The Puerto Rico State Elections Commission shall carry out a nonpartisan voter education campaign through traditional paid media and make available at all voting locations voter education materials related to the plebiscites, and invite national and international election observers to ensure transparency and confidence in the electoral process. All voter educational materials and ballots used to carry out this bill shall be made available in English and Spanish. The bill sets forth transition and implementation provisions for each choice offered in the plebiscite.

Subjects: Advisory bodies, Citizenship and naturalization, Congressional districts and representation, Congressional elections, Congressional oversight, Disability assistance, Due process and equal protection, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

Who Voted How on HR8393

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Vote Breakdown — HR8393

How members voted on HR8393. 598 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.

Member Date Question Vote Result
Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Pete Aguilar (D-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Julia Brownley (D-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ami Bera (D-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Brian Babin (R-Texas) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Mike Bost (R-Illinois) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Banks (R-Indiana) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ted Budd (R-North Carolina) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
James R. Baird (R-Indiana) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Not Voting Passed
Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Ken Calvert (R-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Kat Cammack (R-Florida) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
John R. Carter (R-Texas) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Ed Case (D-Hawaii) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Jim Costa (D-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Kathy Castor (D-Florida) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Steve Cohen (D-Tennessee) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Joe Courtney (D-Connecticut) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
André Carson (D-Indiana) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Judy Chu (D-California) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (R-Arkansas) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Nay Passed
Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) 2022-12-15 Yea-and-Nay Yea Passed

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Frequently Asked

What is HR8393?

HR8393 is the Puerto Rico Status Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ). Puerto Rico Status Act This bill provides for a plebiscite to be held on November 5, 2023, to resolve Puerto Rico’s political status. Specifically, such plebiscite shall offer eligible voters a choice of independence, sovereignty in free association with the United States, or statehood.

Who sponsored HR8393?

HR8393 was sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR8393?

As of 2022-12-15, HR8393 Received in the Senate..

How did Congress vote on HR8393?

HR8393 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2022-12-15 — Yea-and-Nay (Failed).

What policy area does HR8393 cover?

HR8393 is categorized under "Government Operations and Politics." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-government-operations-and-politics/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR8393?

Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.