Emmett Till Antilynching Act

United States116th CongressHR-35House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 27, 2020

Summary

Emmett Till Antilynching Act This bill establishes a new criminal civil rights violation for lynching. Specifically, a person who conspires to commit certain civil rights offenses (e.g., a hate crime act) is subject to criminal penalties.

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  1. 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)

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  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  3. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate.

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