House vote: H.R. 4445 // February 7, 2022
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Sponsor: Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.
Law Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 2.4% 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 | 330 | 76.0% |
| Nay | Lost | 94 | 21.6% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 2.4% |