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In reply to the discussion: The squad voted against helping Afghan translators. [View all]SYFROYH
(34,127 posts)72. FWIW: Here is their joint statement about their vote.
https://bush.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-bush-omar-pressley-statement-emergency-security-supplemental
Omar, Pressley, and Bush released a joint statement explaining their no votes:
On January 6th, some Republican Members of Congress and the former President incited an insurrection that they refuse to accept responsibility for and continue to deny to this day. A bill that pours $1.9 billion into increased police surveillance and force without addressing the underlying threats of organized and violent white supremacy, radicalization, and disinformation that led to this attack will not prevent it from happening again. Increasing law enforcement funds does not inherently protect or safeguard the Capitol Hill or surrounding D.C. community. In fact, this bill is being passed before we have any real investigation into the events of January 6th and the failures involved because Republicans have steadfastly obstructed the creation of a January 6th commission.
The bill also does far too little to address the unspeakable trauma of the countless officers, staff, and support workers who were on site that day dedicating fifty times more money to the creation of a quick reaction force than it does to counseling. We cannot support this increased funding while many of our communities continue to face police brutality while marching in the streets, and while questions about the disparate response between insurrectionists and those protesting in defense of Black lives go unanswered.
While we appreciate the efforts of our colleagues to put forth a supplemental that provides necessary pay to our essential workers, there must be a comprehensive investigation and response to the attack on our Capitol and our democracy, one that addresses the root cause of the insurrection: white supremacy. This bill prioritizes more money for a broken system that has long upheld and protected the white supremacist violence we saw on display that day.
We look forward to working towards systemic policy solutions that meet the scale and scope of the crises our communities and our nation face.
On January 6th, some Republican Members of Congress and the former President incited an insurrection that they refuse to accept responsibility for and continue to deny to this day. A bill that pours $1.9 billion into increased police surveillance and force without addressing the underlying threats of organized and violent white supremacy, radicalization, and disinformation that led to this attack will not prevent it from happening again. Increasing law enforcement funds does not inherently protect or safeguard the Capitol Hill or surrounding D.C. community. In fact, this bill is being passed before we have any real investigation into the events of January 6th and the failures involved because Republicans have steadfastly obstructed the creation of a January 6th commission.
The bill also does far too little to address the unspeakable trauma of the countless officers, staff, and support workers who were on site that day dedicating fifty times more money to the creation of a quick reaction force than it does to counseling. We cannot support this increased funding while many of our communities continue to face police brutality while marching in the streets, and while questions about the disparate response between insurrectionists and those protesting in defense of Black lives go unanswered.
While we appreciate the efforts of our colleagues to put forth a supplemental that provides necessary pay to our essential workers, there must be a comprehensive investigation and response to the attack on our Capitol and our democracy, one that addresses the root cause of the insurrection: white supremacy. This bill prioritizes more money for a broken system that has long upheld and protected the white supremacist violence we saw on display that day.
We look forward to working towards systemic policy solutions that meet the scale and scope of the crises our communities and our nation face.
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That would seem to tell us what they are NOT, rather than what they are ...
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#1
The initial house vote in May was the vote that passed the House by one vote.
lapucelle
Aug 2021
#88
The bill is 4,840 words, about 10-15 minutes of reading. Floor votes take about an hour these days.
George II
Aug 2021
#57
There is a provision in the bill that requires Capitol Police officers use body-worn cameras.
lapucelle
Aug 2021
#81
The only difference in the May House version and the July Senate version returned for the House vote
lapucelle
Aug 2021
#90
The same way I did, by looking at it. And I don't have a staff helping me and the advantage
lapucelle
Aug 2021
#96
Why don't you post the entire text of the bill so we all can see how quickly and easily it could be
questionseverything
Aug 2021
#97
An amendment shouldn't be introduced and voted on within 57 minutes
questionseverything
Aug 2021
#102
Some of the explanation from Omar from the earlier House bill (before the translator $ was added)
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#30
I'm not a huge 'Squad Fan' to begin with ... not against them but I think they aren't always prudent
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#45
You must examine what else was in that bill and if other bills provided for help to translators.
joetheman
Aug 2021
#59
No, AOC and Rashida Talib voted 'present' not 'no', and the bill PASSED by one vote
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#8
Okay, my bad. Point remains the same ... symbolic votes are symbolic votes :) nt
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#22
What does "replenish the resources for the Capitol Police" mean? I know back in March they
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2021
#15
We're dealing with a country of 330 million people and some people's lives....
George II
Aug 2021
#55
The record isn't distorted. They voted against it along with 5 republicans. All others who voted...
George II
Aug 2021
#62
Their vote indicated the way they felt about the bill. 213 Democrats voted for it.
George II
Aug 2021
#65
I direct my "ire" toward those who engage in, as you put it, "games of Divide the Democrats"...
George II
Aug 2021
#71
keep attacking and dividing all you want, George II -- as I said, I can't stop you
fishwax
Aug 2021
#73
Keep attacking me all you want, I support the policies of my President and my Democratic Party.
George II
Aug 2021
#74
I'm just pointing out that I don't think attacking democrats is good for the democratic cause
fishwax
Aug 2021
#78
Perhaps you should be addressing your displeasure to other Democrats who are attacking Democrats....
George II
Aug 2021
#79
It was prompted by them voting against the position of President Biden and the Democratic Party....
George II
Aug 2021
#84
Why Bernie Sanders said, "Sometimes in a large bill you have to vote for things you don't like."
betsuni
Aug 2021
#38
Still totally symbolic and their issue was NOT with the Afghani Visas, so the OP premise is untrue
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#36
They disagreed with the bill, that's why they voted "Nay". All other Democrats voted "Yea".
George II
Aug 2021
#64
What do you mean by "Obscure law making"? 416 Representatives didn't feel it was obscure.
George II
Aug 2021
#54
AOC does too, and possibly others, but they're less visible (I'm not poring over their FEC filings)
George II
Aug 2021
#67
Indeed, I find the Squad to be rather imprudent a sizable % of the time (nt)
Hugh_Lebowski
Aug 2021
#113
Because people believe every district needs milquetoasts who don't advocate socialized medicine.
BradAllison
Aug 2021
#106