DC Council Chairman withdraws controversial crime bill

DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson Withdraws Crime Bill Ahead Of Senate Vote

Washington, D.C., Council Chair Phil Mendelson withdrew the much-maligned revised crime bill March 6, ahead of a vote by the U.S. Senate.

DC Council Tries to Withdraw Crime Bill, but There's a Catch

DC Withdraws Controversial Crime Bill After Biden Says He'd Kill It

The Washington, D.C., city council chairman announced Monday that the city would withdraw a controversial criminal code revision that would reduce penalties for offenses including illegal gun possession and carjacking. The council retreated from the reform days after President Joe Biden said if Congress passed a resolution overturning D.C.'s legislation he would sign it. "Our position is the bill is not before Congress any longer," said council …

DC to pull new crime law; impact on Senate vote unclear

The D.C. Council is withdrawing the city’s new criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that would likely overturn the measure.

DC to pull new crime law; impact on Senate vote unclear

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the D.C. Council said Monday he is withdrawing the capital city’s new criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that seemed likely to overturn the measure.

DC to pull new crime law; impact on Senate vote unclear

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the D.C. Council said Monday he is withdrawing the capital city’s new criminal code from consideration, just before a U.S. Senate vote that seemed likely to overturn the measure.