The Hill: Advocates ramp up pressure on criminal justice measure

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The poll — conducted by GOP polling firm Public Opinion Strategies on behalf of the Justice Action Network, a coalition of outside groups supporting the bill — found that 83 percent of voters say they would support a proposal that allows employers to conduct background checks "but not until after applicants have had a chance to share their skills and qualifications."

That percentage, according to the poll, includes 72 percent of GOP voters and 91 percent of Democratic voters. Overall, 15 percent say they would oppose such a proposal, including 24 percent of Republicans and 8 percent of Democrats.

"We've shown overwhelming public support, the administration has shown its support, and now we just need the Senate to include the amendment," said Holly Harris, the executive director of Justice Action Network.

She added that she's "really hopeful that the leaders and those negotiating the bill will see both the policy value and the political value."

Thirty-nine percent also said they would be more likely to vote for their member of Congress if they supported the proposal, compared to 8 percent who say they would be less likely. Just over half, 51 percent, indicated it wouldn't make a difference.

The poll surveyed 800 registered voters nationwide from July 13-16 and has a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.

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