Marijuana would be decriminalized at the federal level under legislation the House approved, but the bill is expected to die in the Senate.
WASHINGTON — Marijuana would be decriminalized at the federal level under legislation the House approved Friday as Democrats made the case for allowing states to set their own policies on pot.
The House approved the bill Friday with a mostly party-line vote of 220-204. All but two voting Democrats backed the measure, while only three Republicans did. "Yet the priority of this Congress now turns to expanding access to addictive, behavior-altering recreational drugs at a time when our country is also experiencing increased addiction, depression and suicide," said Rep. Bob Good, R-Va.
“Of course, we will need Republicans to pass a legalization bill in the Senate, and we will be working hard to try and get them," Schumer said.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Bill to legalize marijuana passes U.S. House, but faces dim prospects in SenateBreakingNews: Bill to legalize marijuana passes U.S. House, but faces dim prospects in Senate - via TheGrowthOp Cannabis news
Lire la suite »
House Passes Landmark Marijuana Legalization Bill, Heads to SenateThe legislation would also establish procedures for expunging previous convictions from people’s records.
Lire la suite »
House votes to decriminalize marijuana, but Senate fate dimMarijuana would be decriminalized at the federal level under legislation the House approved Friday as Democrats made the case for allowing states to set their own policies on pot.
Lire la suite »
Marijuana decriminalization bill passes House, heads to SenateThe bill passed by a vote of 220-204, mostly along party lines with little Republican support.
Lire la suite »
The US House of Representatives has voted to decriminalize marijuanaBREAKING: The House of Representatives has voted to decriminalize marijuana
Lire la suite »