The House of Representatives voted to decriminalize marijuana and expunge the criminal records of marijuana offenders, making it the first time Congress took up the issue on a federal level. The bill now faces an uphill battle in the Senate as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says it won’t be taken up on the floor of the upper chamber. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for Weekend TODAY. » Subscribe to TODAY: http://on.today.com/SubscribeToTODAY » Watch the latest from TODAY: http://bit.ly/LatestTODAY About: TODAY brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on money, health and parenting. We wake up every morning to give you and your family all you need to start your day. If it matters to you, it matters to us. We are in the people business. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive TODAY archival footage & our original web series. Connect with TODAY Online! Visit TODAY's Website: http://on.today.com/ReadTODAY Find TODAY on Facebook: http://on.today.com/LikeTODAY Follow TODAY on Twitter: http://on.today.com/FollowTODAY Follow TODAY on Instagram: http://on.today.com/InstaTODAY Follow TODAY on Pinterest: http://on.today.com/PinTODAY #Marijuana #TodayShow House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana, Sends Bill To Senate | TODAY