Violence Against Women Act Reauthorized

The House voted today to pass the Senate’s bipartisan version of the Violence Against Women Act which extends coverage to Native American women and members of the LGBT community.

The legislation passed on a vote of 286 to 138, with 199 Democrats joining 87 Republicans to push the reauthorization of the landmark 1994 law.

 

And, here in South Carolina, Rep. Clyburn (D) was the only one of our five current Representatives that voted in favor of the bill.  Representatives Wilson, Duncan, Gowdy, Mulvaney and Rice ( all Republicans) voted No.  And just as a reminder, both SC Senators (Scott & Graham) also voted against this bill.

 

Oh, yeah...it's a great day here in South Carolina.