Obama Is Shocked After Congress Votes On Latest Stand Your Ground Bill The Stand Your Ground Bill has stalled in the House, and is making its way through the Senate. This bill allows citizens to use deadly force when necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm. Essentially, they are not required to retreat from the attacker. The Senate Rules Committee passed the bill unanimously. This is good news, appearing that it making a comeback after dying in the House last month. This amendment changes beyond a reasonable doubt to clear and convincing evidence. We fully support this amendment. Do you think Americans should be able to protect themselves with deadly force when necessary? 