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Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007
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| H.R.1592 (110th Congress) - Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 | Status: House Passed |
To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. John Conyers Jr. [D, MI-13]Committees: House Judiciary, Senate Judiciary, House Judiciary - Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
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The bill was introduced to provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes.[1]
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House Action
The House of Representatives voted on H.R. 1592 on May 3, 2007.
House Record Vote (299)
May 03, 2007
On Passage: H R 1592 To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes.
On Passage
On Passage
Percentage of 'Aye' votes: 54% - Passed
Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 1/2 (50%)
237
Ayes
180
Nays
| Dem | Rep | Other | |
| Ayes | 212 | 25 | 0 |
| Nays | 14 | 166 | 0 |
| Abst. | 6 | 10 | 0 |
Same for all scorecards:
- Name of bill: U.S. hate crimes legislation
- Chamber: U.S. House of Representatives
- Roll call number: 299
- Congress number: 110th
- Session number: 1
- Vote link: U.S. House of Representatives record vote 299, 110th Congress, Session 1
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Org. position: Nay | |
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Description: "The House passed a bill making violent crimes against an individual because of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, stand-alone hate crime offenses. ACU opposed this effort to criminalize thought." (Original scorecard available at: http://www.acuratings.org/) | |
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Scorecard: Family Research Council 2007-2008 House Scorecard |
Org. position: Nay |
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Description: "Sponsored by Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), this thought crimes bill (H.R. 1592) would establish federal “hate crimes” for certain violent acts based on the actual or perceived race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation of any person" (Original scorecard available at: http://www.frcaction.org/get.cfm?i=VR08I01) | |
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Scorecard: National Journal 2007 House Scorecard |
Org. position: {{{Vote position 3}}} |
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Description: "[[National Journal 2007 House Scorecard description::Expand federal hate-crimes law to assist state and local prosecutors in pursuing offenses based on sexual orientation or gender. May 3. (237-180).[]]" (Original scorecard available at http://www.nationaljournal.com/voteratings/house_votes.htm | |
