Gaetz among 20 House Republicans who voted against anti-human trafficking bill

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The Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act passed in a 401-20 vote. Eight Republicans and one Democrat did not vote. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) is currently under investigation by the Department of Justice for sex trafficking allegations involving a minor. Gaetz was joined by GOP Reps. Brian Babin (Texas), Andy Biggs (Ariz) and Lauren Boebert (Colo)

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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