House vote: H.R. 4894 // June 13, 2006Needed two-thirds to pass
To provide for certain access to national crime information databases by schools and educational agencies for employment purposes, with respect to individuals who work with children
Sponsor: Jon Porter (R-NV)
Directs the Attorney General, upon a request of the chief executive officer of a state, to conduct fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases on public or private school employees, job applicants, or volunteers for positions involving work with or around children. Restricts the disclosure of information from such checks. Imposes criminal penalties for unauthorized release of such information.
Crime and Law Enforcement Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 4.4% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 415 | 95.4% |
| Nay | Lost | 1 | 0.2% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.4% |