The House Approves Federal Decriminalization of Marijuana
By a vote of 228-164, the House of Representatives has passed a measure to decriminalize marijuana and move forward on erasing nonviolent federal marijuana convictions. Democrats consider it a step to decreasing the racial disparities in the justice system. The bill, which was introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), now heads to the Senate.
"The bill is passed."
U.S. House APPROVES #MOREAct legislation on Federal Decriminalization of #Marijuana, 228-164.
Goes now to the U.S. Senate. pic.twitter.com/qSngBuJr3I
— CSPAN (@cspan) December 4, 2020
BREAKING: US House votes 228-164 to pass historic bill that would decriminalize cannabis and clear the way to erase nonviolent federal marijuana convictions; bill moves to US Senate. pic.twitter.com/ZcRgdSN9ez
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 4, 2020
I'm so proud that the MORE Act passed the House by a bipartisan vote of 228 to 164. I introduced this bill to provide restorative justice, modernize America's cannabis laws, and deliver meaningful investments to America's communities & small businesses.
Now, let's make it law. pic.twitter.com/sByrmUF5ZQ
— Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) December 4, 2020
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