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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Supporters of marijuana legalization were stunned when the House of Representatives voted for an amendment that prevents the DEA and federal prosecutors from targeting medical marijuana.

“When I saw the total count, I was shocked by the 30 vote margin,” said Rep. Jared Polis. "It's still hard to believe this just happened."

Members of the House said the vote sends a message.

There are non-violent people doing time for doing things that the majority of people in America think should be legal," Blumenauer said.

"This is a will of Congress vote," said Polis.
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