House vote: H.R. 4909 // March 14, 2018Needed two-thirds to pass
STOP School Violence Act of 2018
Sponsor: John Rutherford (R-FL)
This bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to revise and reauthorize through FY2028 the Secure Our Schools grant program. This grant program provides grants to states, local governments, and Indian tribes to improve security, including the placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, at schools and on school grounds.
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 4.1% 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 | 407 | 93.6% |
| Nay | Lost | 10 | 2.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.1% |