News
Cambridge Nonprofits Struggle to Fill Gap Left By SNAP Delay
News
At Harvard Talk, Princeton President Says Colleges Should Set Clear Time, Manner, Place Rules for Protests
News
In Tug-of-War Over Harvard Salient’s Future, Board of Directors Lawyers Up
News
Cambridge Elects 2 Challengers with 7 Incumbents to City Council
News
‘We Need More Setti Warrens’: IOP Director and Newton Mayor Remembered for Rare Drive to Serve
House Votes Abolition Of Death Punishment
The State House of Representatives gave its approval last night to a bill to abolish capital punishment in Massachusetts.
The bill, which passed the Senate last week, now goes to Gov. Endicott Peabody for his signature. The governor is a long-time opponent of capital punishment and is expected to sign the measure shortly.
The crucial vote in the House came on a motion to accept the Ways and Means Committee's suggestion that the bill be killed. The House voted down the motion 122-103, and passed the bill by voice vote shortly afterwards.
Political observers had predicted defeat for the bill in the House.
Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter.