H.Con.Res.40 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.

House Roll Call

H.Con.Res.40

Roll 227 • Congress 118, Session 1 • May 18, 2023 10:53 AM • Result: Passed

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BillH.Con.Res.40 — Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies.
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Resolution
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 301 / Nay 119 / Present 3 / Not Voting 11
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R214205
D8711736
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Bill Analysis

Summary of HCONRES 40 (118th Congress)

HCONRES 40 is a concurrent resolution expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning movements aimed at defunding or dismantling local law enforcement agencies. The resolution underscores the critical role that law enforcement plays in maintaining public safety and community order.

The resolution articulates a strong stance against any efforts to reduce funding or resources allocated to local police departments, emphasizing that such actions could undermine public safety and community trust. It highlights the importance of adequate funding for training, equipment, and community policing initiatives, which are essential for effective law enforcement.

While HCONRES 40 does not allocate specific funding or create new programs, it serves to reinforce existing federal and state support for local law enforcement agencies. The resolution implicitly encourages continued investment in law enforcement through federal grants and programs that support police training, community engagement, and crime prevention strategies.

The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are local law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. By expressing support for law enforcement, the resolution aims to bolster morale among officers and reaffirm public confidence in their roles. Furthermore, it seeks to influence legislative discussions and policy decisions at both the federal and state levels regarding law enforcement funding and reform.

Key timelines include its introduction and subsequent referral to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, where it may be subject to further discussion and potential amendments. The resolution’s passage would signal a unified legislative commitment to supporting local law enforcement amidst ongoing debates about policing and community safety.

In summary, HCONRES 40 serves as a formal declaration of support for local law enforcement, advocating against defunding efforts and reinforcing the necessity of adequate resources for effective policing.

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Yea (301)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • Aye

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (119)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

Present (3)

Not Voting (11)

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Not Voting

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Not Voting

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Not Voting