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Rep. Jasmine Crockett defended her vote against honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, citing his rhetoric targeting communities of color and his negative comments about her, while condemning political violence and emphasizing the importance of civil discourse.
The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with notable opposition from Democrats who criticized the resolution's tone and political implications amid ongoing tensions following Kirk's assassination, highlighting deep partisan divides.
Colorado's congressional delegation was split on a House Resolution honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, with most Republicans and one Democrat supporting it, while other Democrats opposed or abstained, reflecting ongoing political tensions over free speech and violence.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was recently murdered, with most Republicans supporting it and some Ohio Democrats opposing it due to concerns over Kirk's controversial record and language in the resolution. The vote highlighted political divisions, especially among members of the Congressional Black Caucus, regarding how Kirk's legacy and the issue of political violence are addressed.
The House passed a resolution honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence, with significant Democratic opposition due to Kirk's controversial past comments, highlighting a split within the party on how to address political violence and Kirk's legacy.
A resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar over comments related to Charlie Kirk's death was introduced but failed to pass after a motion to dismiss was approved, effectively halting the effort to censure her.
The House is set to vote on a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk, condemning political violence, amid ongoing debates over government funding and security measures, with tensions between Republicans and Democrats over negotiations and policy issues like healthcare subsidies and investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Democratic lawmakers have introduced a resolution to oppose President Trump's unilateral move to federalize Washington DC's police, arguing it violates the District of Columbia Home Rule Act and worsens public safety, amid a scaled-back agreement on the police control issue.
Rep. Dan Goldman, a Democrat from New York, plans to introduce a resolution reaffirming that Donald Trump cannot serve more than two terms as president, as stipulated by the 22nd Amendment. Despite the amendment already limiting presidents to two terms, Goldman aims to address Trump's past jokes about serving additional terms. The resolution may face challenges in the Republican-controlled House but could be introduced as a "privileged resolution" to force a vote.
Rep. Dan Goldman plans to introduce a House resolution supporting the 22nd Amendment, which limits U.S. presidents to two terms, specifically reaffirming its application to Donald Trump. Although the resolution is largely symbolic and unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House, it highlights Trump's past comments about serving more than two terms. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, restricts presidents to two terms, with specific provisions for vice presidents who assume the presidency.
Far-left New York Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman were among 14 House lawmakers who voted against a resolution condemning Iran's recent attack on Israel, which passed overwhelmingly in a 404-14 vote. The resolution reaffirms and supports Israel's right to self-defense and the United States' commitment to Israel's security. The 13 Democrats who opposed the resolution have been critical of Israel, while Republican Thomas Massie, known for his non-interventionist stance, also voted against it. The House is set to vote on foreign aid packages, including a $26.38 billion Israel assistance bill.
Forty-four House members, mostly progressive Democrats, voted against a resolution condemning the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" as antisemitic, with one Republican also dissenting. The resolution passed by a wide margin. The House also passed several other Israel-related measures, with some progressive Democrats and the lone Republican dissenting on various bills. Rep. Rashida Tlaib dismissed the votes as distractions from the situation in Gaza and refused to vote on any of the bills.
The House passed a resolution condemning the Palestinian rallying cry "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" as antisemitic, with 43 progressives and one Republican opposing it. The phrase has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it seeks to eliminate Israel, while supporters view it as aspirational for an independent Palestinian state. The majority of lawmakers support a two-state solution and criticize the chant for delegitimizing Israel's existence, while the Anti Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee have labeled it as antisemitic.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib was the only House member to decline voting for a resolution condemning the rape and sexual violence ordered by Hamas during its attack in Israel. The resolution, passed 418-0, calls for accountability for perpetrators and international condemnation of the acts. Tlaib had previously defended Hamas, leading to a censure for promoting false narratives about the war and posting controversial statements on social media.
The House passed a resolution condemning antisemitism on college campuses and calling for the resignations of the presidents of Harvard and MIT after they testified in a hearing on the topic and offered what the resolution deemed as "evasive and dismissive" answers. The resolution also strongly condemned the rise of antisemitism on university campuses nationwide. The bipartisan resolution was brought by GOP Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, among others.