USA - Montana. HB 366, asking for the end of capital punishment, was voted down in the House

Montana HB 366, asking for the end of capital punishment, was narrowly voted down (10-9) in the Montana House Judiciary committee today. The bill was introduced by Adam Hertz, a Republican from Missoula. Attempts to remove the death penalty from Montana's books have failed in every legislative session this century. There are currently 2 men sitting on death row.