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House votes to overturn DC criminal code and voting laws

FILE - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference about the arrest of suspect in a recent string of attacks on homeless people, March 15, 2022, in Washington. The Republican-led House voted Feb. 9, 2023 to overturn a sweeping rewrite of the criminal code passed by the City Council last year and a new law that would grant noncitizens the right to vote in local elections. The moves may be partially symbolic since both would have to pass the Democratic-held Senate and be signed by President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) FILE - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks to members of the media about her plans Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington, after winning her third term as mayor. The Republican-led House voted Feb. 9, 2023 to overturn a sweeping rewrite of the criminal code passed by the City Council last year and a new law that would grant noncitizens the right to vote in local elections. The moves may be partially symbolic since both would have to pass the Democratic-held Senate and be signed by President Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
House votes to overturn DC criminal code and voting laws