After a year of contentious fighting, the House passed the Senate’s broader version of the reauthorized VAWA, which includes expanded protections for same-sex couples. In the 286 to 138 vote, 87 Republicans joined with 199 Democrats to pass the bill. The 138 no votes came from mostly Tea Party affiliated Republicans.
See the roll call, https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2013/roll055.xml
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David Jeffery says
Please post the vote of 1st District Representative “Andy” Harris on the Violence Against Women Act.
Michael Estrella says
After checking the clerk of the house web site I have to say that our very own congressmen Dr. Andy “NO” Harris managed to vote “NO” to this bill that addresses an ongoing and important issue in our society today. He should be ashamed.