By Nesh Pillay

The State of Nebraska has officially banned the death penalty after defying a veto by its Republican governor, Pete Ricketts.

This marks the first time a conservative state has abolished the death penalty in four decades.

Spectators at the capital broke into celebration after the 30-19 vote was cast, disregarding party lines.

Those Americans who weren’t in the courtroom took to Twitter to discuss the decision. At the time of publication, social media reactions to the vote were overwhelmingly positive.

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Source: The Drum