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The House of Representatives passed a resolution Friday condemning calls to defund the police.
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61 Democrats in the House of Representatives voted against.
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The resolution also blamed progressive policies for an increase in violence against police.
The House of Representatives easily passed a resolution Friday by a 337-61 margin condemning calls to dismantle police and blaming progressive policies for a rise in violence against officers.
61 Democrats in the House of Representatives voted against the resolution, while 134 – along with other Republicans present – ​​voted in favor.
The resolution, written by Republican Rep. Pete Stauber of Minnesota, included several non-controversial provisions, such as clauses expressing “condolences and solemn appreciation” for the families of slain officers and recognizing “the mental stress and strain law enforcement officers are under suffering”.
But it also included language that Democrats disagreed with, including blaming “reduced sentences and no-bail policies” for opening the door to “recording criminal activity in cities across the country.”
Many progressive prosecutors have supported efforts to reform bail policies, arguing that the status quo means poorer people accused of crimes end up in jail while the wealthy can buy their freedom.
Many Democrats voted against the resolution, arguing it was an unserious attempt to address police safety. Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, a former prosecutor, listed several previous bills that Democrats had supported and passed while they controlled Congress, including legislation to expand benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Several Democrats who voted against the resolution also expressed support in various forms for efforts to shift resources from traditional policing to alternative community safety approaches.
Here are the 61 House Democrats who voted against the resolution:
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Balint |
Garcia (TX) |
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