2009 Senate Bill 763

House Roll Call 239: Passed

To repeal the statute enacted in 1931 creating a specific crime of “taking a woman and compelling her to marry.” Individuals could still be prosecuted for kidnapping and related “generic” offenses.

106 Yeas / 0 Nays
Democrat (63 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Republican (43 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Excused or Not Voting (2)