House vote: H.R. 1105 // November 13, 2023Needed two-thirds to pass
Debbie Smith Act of 2023
Sponsor: Ann Wagner (R-MO)
This act reauthorizes through FY2029 the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program. The program provides grants to state and local governments to improve and expand the collection and analysis of DNA evidence, including evidence in sexual assault kits.
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 6.9% 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 | 405 | 93.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 6.9% |