H.R. 35
116th Congress
House
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Official title: To amend title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a deprivation of civil rights, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 27, 2020
Received in the Senate.
Feb 26, 2020
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 26, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 4 (Roll no. 71). (text: CR H1197-1198)
Feb 26, 2020
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1211-1212)
Feb 26, 2020
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 26, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 35.
Feb 26, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1197-1203)
Feb 26, 2020
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 31, 2019
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 212.
Oct 31, 2019
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-267.
Jun 12, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jun 12, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2020 | House · vote #71 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 410–4 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAMDT 1,591 | Paul, Rand | No recorded outcome |
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Received in the Senate.
Plain-English summary
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
This bill specifies that an offense involving lynching is a hate crime act. A violator is subject to criminal penalties—a prison term, a fine, or both.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
4 versions
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
93
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Neguse, Joe
D
Jeffries, Hakeem S.
McEachin, A.
D
Underwood, Lauren
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
D
Morelle, Joseph D.
D
Norcross, Donald
D
Horsford, Steven
Kennedy, Joseph
D
Cleaver, Emanuel
D
McBath, Lucy
D
Slotkin, Elissa
D
Luján, Ben Ray
PRICE, DAVID
D
Matsui, Doris O.
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
D
Harder, Josh
D
Huffman, Jared
Kirkpatrick, Ann
D
Omar, Ilhan
D
Casten, Sean
D
Moore, Gwen
D
García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
D
Craig, Angie
D
Garamendi, John
D
Panetta, Jimmy
D
Dean, Madeleine
D
Raskin, Jamie
VISCLOSKY, PETER
D
Waters, Maxine
D
Trahan, Lori
R
Turner, Michael R.
D
Veasey, Marc A.
D
Cisneros, Gilbert Ray
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Pappas, Chris
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Sherman, Brad
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Lynch, Stephen F.
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Wilson, Frederica S.
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Chu, Judy
Gabbard, Tulsi
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Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria
D
Pressley, Ayanna
D
Sewell, Terri A.
D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
D
Adams, Alma S.
D
Castor, Kathy
D
Clyburn, James E.
D
DeGette, Diana
D
Dingell, Debbie
D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
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