House vote: H.R. 5422 // November 29, 2016Needed two-thirds to pass
To ensure funding for the National Human Trafficking Hotline, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-TX)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) (Sec. 1) This bill amends the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 to eliminate the provision that specifies that Department of Health and Human Services national human trafficking hotline grants be funded by amounts made available to the Department of Justice for trafficking victim services grants.
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 8.2% 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 | 399 | 91.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.2% |