The Senate has voted to expand the scope of the landmark Violence Against Women Act. The new legislation affirms an earlier vote granting domestic violence protections to 30 million undocumented immigrants, LGBT people and Native American women. Twenty-two Republicans voted against the measure, including Senators Marco Rubio of Florida and Rand Paul of Kentucky. The vote will add to exisiting pressure on the House, where Republicans have proposed a narrower version.
Senate Backs Expansion of Violence Against Women Act
HeadlineFeb 13, 2013