The House passed a resolution condemning violence against law enforcement and calls to defund the police on Friday, with 61 Democrats voting against the measure.
All Republicans voted for the bill, which passed 337 to 61, with 134 Democratic 'yes' votes. It’s the last law enforcement-related bill House GOP leaders have teed up this week to commemorate Police Week. FBI SLAMS 'FALSE AND INSULTING' CLAIM IT URGED MORE WARRANTLESS WIRETAPS ON AMERICANS The resolution text indirectly cited the summer 2020 protests, arguing 'respect for the rule of law and law enforcement officials diminished' since then.
, who led the resolution, said in support of the measure on the House floor Friday morning, 'If you had asked me a few years ago if my children should become law enforcement officers, I would’ve undoubtedly said yes. But after these last few years, observing the treatment of law enforcement officers, I would have to think twice about my answer.
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