President Joe Biden is receiving criticism from some Democrats for his support of a bipartisan resolution aimed at reversing a criminal code revision in Washington D.C. that would have lessened penalties for convicted criminals.
The revision was approved by the District of Columbia City Council in January, but was vetoed by Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser. Despite this, the veto was overridden by the City Council, which prompted Congress to step in.
While the bill received bipartisan support in the House, some Democrats believe that Biden should not interfere with the state law that seeks to lessen restrictions on crimes such as sexual assault and carjackings.
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Biden is facing criticism from some Democrats for his support of a bipartisan resolution aimed at reversing a criminal code revision in Washington D.C.
The revision would have lessened penalties for convicted criminals, including those involved in violent crimes.
The bill received bipartisan support in the House, but some Democrats believe that Biden should not interfere with the state law that seeks to lessen restrictions on crimes.
On the other hand, some members of the party support the GOP-introduced disapproval resolution to reverse D.C.’s criminal code revision.
According to Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution, Congress has power to “exercise exclusive Legislation” over the District of Columbia, which has not been taken in over 30 years.
