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Roll-call voteResolution 170045

ADOPTED

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the United States Senate to reject U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination to become U.S. Attorney General. The resolution cites concerns about his positions and record on civil rights, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration, and criminal justice, including potential effects on Philadelphia’s policies toward immigrants and gun violence.

Calling on the United States Senate to reject U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions' nomination for the office of U.S. Attorney General.

Pass2017-02-02

Action by CITY COUNCIL

A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:

12 Yes·3 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Al TaubenbergerNo
Allan DombYes
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Bobby HenonYes
Brian J. O'NeillNo
Cherelle ParkerYes
Cindy BassYes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David OhNo
Derek S. GreenYes
Helen GymYes
Jannie L. BlackwellYes
Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
Mark SquillaYes
William K. GreenleeYes