House vote: S. 4926 // December 21, 2022Needed two-thirds to pass
Respect for Child Survivors Act
Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-TX)
Respect for Child Survivors Act This act requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to use a multidisciplinary team with investigations of child abuse and related crimes. The act also reauthorizes grants for children's advocacy centers (CACs). CACs use a multidisciplinary response to coordinate the investigation, treatment, and prosecution of child abuse cases.
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 6.8% 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 | 378 | 86.9% |
| Nay | Lost | 27 | 6.3% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.8% |