House vote: H.R. 35 // February 26, 2020Needed two-thirds to pass
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Sponsor: BOBBY RUSH (D-IL)
This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching. Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.
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 4.9% 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 | 410 | 94.2% |
| Nay | Lost | 4 | 0.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.9% |