House vote: H.R. 1620 // March 17, 2021
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021
Sponsor: SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX)
This bill modifies and reauthorizes through FY2026 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. The bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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 4.4% 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 | 244 | 55.8% |
| Nay | Lost | 172 | 39.7% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 4.4% |