The House just passed legislation to make lynching a federal crime. 410 lawmakers voted for it and 4 voted against it.
Independent Justin Amash voted against the bill along with three Republicans: Thomas Massie, Ted Yoho, and Louie Gohmert.
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Yoho tells he voted against the measure because it’s an “overreach of the federal government” and tramples on states rights
Gohmert released a statement saying "Such a hateful crime deserves a severe sentence, and I could not in good conscious vote on a bill that addresses lynching on such a low level." Full statement here: gohmert.house.gov/news/documents
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And here's Amash's statement on his vote:
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#HR35 bans activities that are already illegal under federal law, and it’s based on the unconstitutional federalization of criminal punishment, which is a threat to civil liberties and civil rights—particularly for people of color.
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Can you tell us who was absent - or who abstained? Thank you.
“Overreach”? Let the States handle this, so there could be some lynching existIng legally somewhere? So States should have the right to lynch?
Yoho is a racist with a pusillanimous argument. Go all the way and say lynching Is okay. Fully reflect your moral posture, Yoho.
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