HJRES44: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of…
118th Congress (2023–2025) · House joint resolution · Sponsor: Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9]
This page covers HJRES44 in the 118th Congress. Bill numbers start over every Congress, so HJRES44 in another Congress is a different bill. Other bills numbered HJRES44 are listed below.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached 'Stabilizing Braces'".
Key facts
| Item |
Detail |
| Roll-call votes |
2 |
| Chamber |
House and Senate |
| Latest vote |
2023-06-22: Joint Resolution Defeated (49-50) |
| Latest action |
2023-06-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
| Policy area |
Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Official record |
Congress.gov |
What the bill does
This joint resolution nullifies the rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives titled Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached "Stabilizing Braces" and published on January 31, 2023. The rule establishes criteria for determining whether a firearm equipped with an attached stabilizing brace that facilitates shoulder fire is a rifle subject to regulation (e.g., registration) under the National Firearms Act.
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures, Congressional oversight, Department of Justice, Firearms and explosives
Roll-call votes on HJRES44 (118th Congress)
Every recorded vote on this bill, newest first, with a link to the official tally. Member-by-member positions are on each member’s profile.
| Date |
Chamber |
Question |
Result |
Yea |
Nay |
Not voting |
Record |
| 2023-06-22 |
Senate |
On the Joint Resolution H. J. Res. 44 |
Joint Resolution Defeated (49-50) |
44 |
41 |
1 |
Official tally |
| 2023-06-13 |
House |
Yea-and-Nay |
Passed |
180 |
179 |
4 |
Official tally |
What is HJRES44 in the 118th Congress?
HJRES44 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to "Factoring…) was introduced in the 118th Congress (2023–2025) by Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9].
What is the latest action on HJRES44?
On 2023-06-22: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
How many roll-call votes were held on HJRES44?
2 recorded votes in the 118th Congress. The most recent, on 2023-06-22, was "On the Joint Resolution H.J.Res. 44": Joint Resolution Defeated (49-50).
Is this the same bill as HJRES44 in other Congresses?
No. Bill numbers restart each Congress. HJRES44 was also used in the 115th Congress for different legislation.
