173 House Democrats vote against resolution honoring police amid rising attacks
Just 29 House Democrats on Wednesday voted for a GOP-authored measure paying tribute to the "extraordinary sacrifice" law enforcement officers make and criticizing the defund the police movement for jeopardizing public safety.
The vote came during National Police Week, which honors the service and sacrifice of fallen law enforcement officers across the country.
"To the families of those fallen heroes and those who continue to stand guard in our communities: we have your back," House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Tuesday at a candlelight vigil to commemorate fallen officers. "We'll continue to advance policies here that support law enforcement and bring justice to those who seek to harm officers."
House Republicans are also pitching a slate of anti-crime bills this week, including legislation that would require the attorney general to compile a list of state and local governments that have adopted cashless bail policies.