CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Marc Veasey (D-TX)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.

H.Res. 746 · House resolution Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic resolution with 167 Democratic cosponsors · See all 167 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 746 is a resolution by the House of Representatives to condemn all forms of political violence. It rejects rhetoric that demonizes or dehumanizes political opponents and asserts that political disputes should be solved through peaceful and lawful means. The resolution highlights several specific instances of attacks and assassination attempts against public figures and officials. It calls for law enforcement to investigate and prosecute those who commit or incite such violence. Additionally, it urges leaders and media to promote civil discourse.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    The bill aims to protect representative democracy and civic engagement from violence.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?

    The bill identifies political violence as a chill on civic engagement and free speech.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make elections run better?

    The resolution affirms that political disputes must be resolved through democratic and peaceful means.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.