Victims' Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness Act or the Victims' VOICES Act This bill makes a person who has assumed a victim's rights eligible to receive restitution for certain expenses from a convicted defendant. The bill applies to a person (i.e., legal guardian, representative of the victim's estate, another family member, or any other person appointed as suitable by the court) who has assumed the rights of a victim because such victim is under 18 years of age, incompetent…
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 365 politicians tracked
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John Cornyn
R-TX · Primary
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The Victims' VOICES Act (S 3706) establishes provisions related to crime victims' rights and protections within the federal criminal justice system. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, receiving 354 votes in favor and 1 vote against, with Democrats voting 174-0 in support and Republicans voting 179-1 in support. The legislation has been signed into law.
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DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
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