Schumer joins Republicans in backing reversal of controversial DC crime bill
SEnate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer Tuesday’s announcement by (D-NY), that he would join the Democratic Party. Republicans In backing the resolution to change a Washington, D.C., crime statute.
Republicans tried to make Democrats the center of the debate, but President Joe Biden backed the resolution last week. rankling some within his party Apparently, this led to the resignation of the chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia.
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“I am going to vote Yes. It was close. It was a close call., Schumer stated that he was voting “yes” to reporters, without commenting on party internal turmoil.
CNN’s @mkraju: “On the D.C. crime bill … how are you going to vote? And, secondly, how did Democratic leaders and the White House so badly bungle this issue?”
Senate Major Leader Chuck Schumer said he was going to “vote yes,” Then says “Next!” The bungling question is ignored. pic.twitter.com/1YxDdrH0mI
— The Recount (@therecount) March 7, 2023
Already, the House has passed the resolution. The upper chamber will likely take up Wednesday’s resolution.
The capital can function independently, but its laws are still subject to approval by Congress under the Home Rule Act. It is possible to overturn a city’s law if Congress approves it.
The Council of the District of Columbia approved a bill last year to reform its criminal laws.
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