Democratic Reps. Cori Bush of Missouri and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan voted Wednesday night against a bill that would ban Hamas terrorists involved in the October attack on Israel from entering the United States.
Only two members of the far-left Democratic group in Congress, The Squad, voted against the bill, with Democratic Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez voting present and six others not voting. The title of the bill is “No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act”, introduced by Republican California Congressman Tom McClintock on December 7, 2023. The vote was 422-2.
Tlaib defended his vote in a statement, calling it a “hateful, anti-immigrant” bill. (Related: Exclusive: 'Free Palestine!': Congressman Max Miller confirms identity of Democratic staffer with whom he clashed over Israel issue)
“Once again, my colleagues have chosen to waste their time inciting racism that endangers our immigrant neighbors and makes our communities less safe. The four bills have one common theme: dehumanizing our immigrant neighbors. They are racist, fear-mongering bills that will do nothing to fix an outdated and inhumane immigration system. No good. HR 6678 violates basic due process protections by adding new grounds for removal and deportation based on mere allegations rather than convictions for Social Security fraud. “No one should be separated from their community or family because of unproven allegations,” Tlaib said. statement. (Related: Department of Justice launches criminal investigation into Rep. Cori Bush)
U.S. Representatives Rashida Tlaib (second from left) and Cori Bush (left) hold a banner calling for a ceasefire and condemning Israel's attack on Gaza in front of the U.S. Capitol on November 8, 2023. Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu) via Getty Images)
Mr. Bush, who is under investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) for spending taxpayer money on his own private security, has not yet released a statement regarding his vote. (Related: 'Your bill is racist': Rep. Cori Bush yells at House Republicans from the floor during heated debate)
“Today, the House passed my two immigration bills, Consequences of Social Security Fraud (HR 6678) and Zero Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act (HR 6679). I thank my colleagues for their support. ,” McClintock said. statement After voting.
In early November, more than 100 Congressional staff members held a wake Outside the Capitol, he called on members of Congress to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
