HR 35
116th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Violent crime
Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Introduced: January 3, 2019
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Everywhere this bill has been
17 steps
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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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).
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 → |
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.
What's happening now
Received in the Senate.
Committees of jurisdiction
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