House vote: H.R. 1280 // March 3, 2021
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Sponsor: Karen Bass (D-CA)
This bill addresses a wide range of policies and issues regarding policing practices and law enforcement accountability. It increases accountability for law enforcement misconduct, restricts the use of certain policing practices, enhances transparency and data collection, and establishes best practices and training requirements. The bill enhances existing enforcement mechanisms to remedy violations by law enforcement.
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 0.7% 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 | 220 | 50.3% |
| Nay | Lost | 212 | 49.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 0.7% |