Human Rights Enforcement Act of 2009
Official title: “To establish a section within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to enforce human rights laws, to make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations, and for other purposes.”
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How it passed
The Senate passed it without objection on November 21, 2009. No individual votes are recorded.
The House passed it 416 to 3 on December 15, 2009, with 15 members who did not vote.
It became law on December 22, 2009.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 167 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| House Democrats | 249 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
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