House vote: H.R. 1621 // March 28, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021
Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-TN)
, conduct underlying criminal charges for which an individual was found not guilty) by a federal court at sentencing.
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 5.7% 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 | 397 | 91.5% |
| Nay | Lost | 12 | 2.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 5.7% |