Over 100 House Democrats opposed a Republican resolution on Monday that condemned anti-Semitic terrorist acts in Boulder, as well as Colorado’s sanctuary laws.
This resolution, brought forth by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), successfully passed in the House with a vote count of 280-113, where 75 Democrats sided with the Republicans.
Democrats took issue with the wording in the resolution, which credited law enforcement agencies, including U.S. immigration officials, for protecting the nation.
The National Republican Congressional Committee accused Democrats of rejecting the bill, claiming, “The Democrats have become a caucus of professional terrorists, anti-cop, anti-Semites, and they are proud of it.”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) criticized Evans before the vote, calling him a “joke.” Jeffries asserted that Evans showed no genuine concern for addressing anti-Semitism in America, describing such attempts as political maneuvers.
In response, Evans argued that Jeffries’ “harsh and aggressive tone” actually contributed to the ongoing issue of anti-Semitism. He insisted that condemning terrorism should be taken seriously.
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), a Jewish representative who voted against the resolution, took to the House floor to express that the measure aimed to acquit political gains rather than genuinely combat anti-Semitism. He remarked, “We Jews are tired of being used as pawns.”
Evans, a former police officer and Army veteran, defended his position by stating, “I know how Colorado’s radical left leaders and laws prioritize illegal immigration over public safety.”
In a recent attack on June 1, an Egyptian national named Soliman used incendiary devices against peaceful demonstrators advocating for the release of hostages in Gaza, resulting in 15 injuries.
Evans emphasized that his resolution aimed to condemn all acts of anti-Semitism and underscore the importance of cooperation between federal and local law enforcement to prevent future incidents.
Additionally, another resolution by Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) and Joe Negas (D-Colo.) addressed the escalation of anti-Semitic attacks in the U.S. and passed unanimously, garnering a 400-0 vote.
