House vote: H.R. 2494 // May 17, 2023
POLICE Act of 2023
Sponsor: Andrew Garbarino (R-NY)
Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. S. national ( alien under federal law) who has been convicted of (or admits to have committed) any act that constitutes the essential elements of any offense involving assault of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder.
Immigration Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 1.1% 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 | 255 | 59.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 175 | 39.8% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 1.1% |