New Jersey Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgendered Coalition

Today the House of Representatives voted to expand federal hate crime law to cover offenses based on a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity! One step closer, but not done yet.

Lawmakers voted 249 to 175 in favor of the legislation. Of the 16 members from the New Jersey delegation only two people voted against it: the always-disappointing 15-term Rep. Christopher Smith [R, NJ-4] and the oh-so-predictable Rep. Scott Garrett [R, NJ-5].

• Who voted and how
• AP Newswire article