House vote: H.R. 1862 // May 22, 2017Needed two-thirds to pass
Global Child Protection Act of 2017
Sponsor: Martha Roby (R-AL)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Global Child Protection Act of 2017 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal criminal code to broaden the definition of "illicit sexual conduct" to include any conduct involving a minor (currently, a sexual act with a minor) that would be a sex abuse offense if it occurs inside the United States. A minor is a person under 18 years of age.
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 7.8% 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 | 372 | 85.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 30 | 7.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 7.8% |