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March 2, 2022

By TheGrio Staff

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush in 2019, passed in the House Monday, with three Republicans voting no.

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which was introduced by Rep. Bobby Rush (above) in 2019, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday. Three Republican voted against it. (Photo: Michael A. McCoy/Getty Images)

Better late than never. After more than 200 failed attempts since 1900, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that makes lynching a federal crime in America. 

The Emmett Till Antilynching Act passed in a 422-3 vote Monday, with Republican congressmen Thomas Massie of Kentucky, Chip Roy of Texas, and Andrew S. Clyde of Georgia voting against the measure, according to NBC News. 

The bill was introduced by Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush in 2019. Rush, who represents the Chicago district where Till and his family once lived, said that:

“By passing my Emmett Till Antilynching Act, the House has sent a resounding message that our nation is finally reckoning with one of the darkest and most horrific periods of our history, and that we are morally and legally committed to changing course,” according to a statement, NBC News reported.

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