NBC News: Congress makes lynching a federal crime, 65 years after Emmett Till
Congress previously failed to pass anti-lynching legislation nearly 200 times, starting with a bill introduced in 1900 by North Carolina Rep. George Henry White, the only black member of Congress at the time.
Four Congressmen voted against this bill, Justin Amash (I-MI), Louie Gohmert (R-T), Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ted Yoho (R-FL).
Lynching is a stain on American history. That's why I was so proud to have steered the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act through @HouseJudiciary and to the House floor, where it passed almost unanimously. Thank you to @RepBobbyRush @RepKarenBass @LeaderHoyer @SenBooker @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/BhgBfJoYpP
— Rep. Nadler (@RepJerryNadler) February 26, 2020
