The Office of Management and Budget already has made clear that Biden would veto the joint resolution. home rule, and sought to tie it to the debate over district statehood. Some Democrats painted the GOP-backed move as an attack on D.C. The disapproval measure underscored broader partisan disagreements in Congress over how to approach law enforcement accountability. Meanwhile, Republicans have argued the local measure undermines officer retention and restricts officers from doing their jobs. Supporters of the local policing measure say it increases public safety by strengthening training requirements and prohibiting the hiring of officers who have a history of misconduct. It was considered under an expedited process requiring only a simple majority after being discharged from committee. officials and House Democrats say aims to bolster police accountability and transparency. The bipartisan 56-43 vote cleared a joint resolution to disapprove of a measure that D.C.
The Senate cast a symbolic vote Tuesday to overturn a District of Columbia policing bill, setting up a promised veto by President Joe Biden.
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