House vote: H.Res. 295 // June 10, 2015Needed two-thirds to agree
Suporting local law enforcement agencies in their continued work to serve our communities, and supporting their use of body worn cameras to promote transparency to protect both citizens and officers alike.
Sponsor: Al Green (D-TX)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes: (1) law enforcement agencies and officers for protecting us and making our communities safer; and (2) the potential for the use of body-worn cameras by on-duty law enforcement officers to improve community relations, increase transparency, and protect citizens and police. Encourages law enforcement agencies to consider the use of body-worn cameras.
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 1.9% 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 | 421 | 96.7% |
| Nay | Lost | 6 | 1.4% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.9% |