REMOVE THEM ALL' — House Dems Pull SICK Stunt as Lawmakers Honor Police
Washington, D.C. - May 17, 2026
House Passes Resolution Supporting Law Enforcement in 212-212 Tie Vote as Democrats Largely Oppose Measure
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed a resolution honoring law enforcement officers amid a reported spike in assaults on police last year. The measure, introduced by Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, praised the “extraordinary sacrifice” of officers and denounced the “defund the police” campaign for endangering public safety. The final vote ended in a 212-212 tie, with the resolution passing because a tie in the House means the measure fails to advance without further action.
Only 29 House Democrats voted in favor of the resolution, while 173 Democrats voted against it. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., led the opposition. Every Republican in attendance voted in favor.
“We want to take that best practice of respecting law enforcement in Iowa to the nation’s capital, and I was thrilled that we got bipartisan support,” Nunn said in an interview with Fox News. He expressed disappointment that the resolution did not receive unanimous backing, stating, “I think it unfortunately puts a real spotlight on a chasm we have between those who support law and order and those who are supporting those who undermine it.”
The vote occurred during National Police Week, a time set aside to recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., addressed a candlelight vigil for fallen officers earlier in the week, stating, “To the families of those fallen heroes and those who continue to stand guard in our communities: we have your back. We’ll continue to advance policies here that support law enforcement and bring justice to those who seek to harm officers.”
The resolution highlighted the Trump administration’s law-and-order policies, noting a record reduction in violent crime, including the lowest homicide rate in more than a century last year. “We are at a 125-year low for murder rates, 10-year low for drug overdoses,” Nunn told Fox News Digital. “These are things that good community policing, that our law enforcement officers are doing every day, have had a really positive impact.”
Most Democrats who supported the resolution are facing competitive re-election races in November. However, some vulnerable Democrats, including Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., voted against it. Reps. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., and Johnny Olszewski, D-Md., voted present.
The resolution faced resistance from Democrats who objected to language criticizing left-wing activists for supporting “defund the police” policies and sanctuary city measures. The text stated that such rhetoric and policies “undermine public safety and place both officers and the communities they serve at greater risk.”
The vote comes as Republicans in the House are introducing a package of anti-crime bills. One measure would require the attorney general to compile a list of state and local governments that have adopted cashless bail policies. Republicans have criticized these policies for allowing repeat offenders to remain free while awaiting trial.
The developments occur against the backdrop of a recent federal appeals court ruling in Mississippi that vacated a lower court order on state Supreme Court districts, leading Gov. Tate Reeves to cancel a special legislative session on redistricting. However, Reeves indicated that congressional map changes, including potential adjustments to the majority-Black 2nd District held by Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson, remain under consideration.
The House vote reflects ongoing partisan divisions over law enforcement policy and the role of Congress in addressing crime. Democrats have argued that broader systemic reforms are needed, while Republicans emphasize support for police and tougher enforcement measures.
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the resolution and accompanying anti-crime legislation are expected to become central issues in campaign debates. The narrow tie vote underscores the slim Republican majority in the House and the potential for future procedural battles on similar measures.
Hakeem Jeffries Panics - He Just Lost A WAVE of House Seats Intensifies
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued a sharp public rebuke against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis following the governor's announcement of a special legislative session to redraw Florida’s congressional district boundaries, a strategic move expected to yield four additional seats for Republicans in the United States House of Representatives.
Governor DeSantis defended the mid-decade redistricting initiative by asserting that Florida was shortchanged in the 2020 Census relative to its explosive population growth over recent years. DeSantis emphasized that registered Republicans now hold a 1.5 million voter advantage across the Sunshine State, arguing that the existing district boundaries rely on unconstitutional racial classifications rather than geographic and demographic reality.
"The new map will more fairly reflect Florida’s current population makeup and fulfill our commitment to mid-decade adjustments."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated during his official announcement of the special session.
Representative Jeffries quickly pushed back against the plan, characterizing the proposed congressional map as a partisan overreach that could ultimately backfire on state Republicans during upcoming election cycles.
"It is a 'DeSantis Dummymander'. Florida Republicans pursuing this redistricting will end up in the exact same situation as Texas Republicans, whom I describe as being on the run. They are dummymandering their way into the minority before a single vote is cast."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared in response to the governor's redistricting strategy.
In a swift counter-response, Governor DeSantis dismissed the minority leader's warnings, inviting the New York Democrat to travel to Florida to campaign personally against the proposed boundary adjustments.
"I invite Leader Jeffries to campaign in Florida. I would be happy to host him at the governor’s mansion and take him fishing. Having Jeffries campaign across the state will only benefit Republicans because Florida voters will soundly reject the ideology being presented."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stated during a subsequent media press conference.
The redistricting battle in Florida unfolds amidst a broader national struggle for control of the House of Representatives, where state-level map adjustments across the country could determine the congressional majority. The Supreme Court of the United States recently lifted a lower court injunction that had temporarily blocked a new congressional map in Texas, a decision that could potentially add five Republican seats to the lower chamber.
Conversely, California’s pending redistricting plans are projected to yield five additional seats for Democrats, while Virginia’s congressional map remains subject to ongoing legal challenges before the state Supreme Court over constitutional boundary concerns. As both major political parties adjust their national strategies, mid-decade redistricting initiatives in key states continue to reshape the legislative landscape ahead of the upcoming congressional elections.
49–50 VOTE — Lone Democrat Saves Trump From Senate Defeat
The Senate narrowly rejected another attempt Thursday to restrict President Donald Trump’s authority to continue U.S. military operations against Iran without explicit congressional authorization, as a small group of Republicans joined Democrats in challenging the administration’s handling of the conflict.
The Senate voted 49-50 against the war powers resolution, falling just short of adopting a measure that had previously cleared the House.
The resolution would have directed Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities involving Iran unless Congress specifically authorized continued military action through a declaration of war or an authorization for use of military force.
Four Republicans — Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Rand Paul of Kentucky and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to oppose it, while Democratic Sen. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland did not vote.
The 1973 War Powers Resolution was enacted after the Vietnam War in an effort to constrain presidents from maintaining prolonged military engagements without congressional authorization.
But multiple adminstrations since have claimed the act is an unconstitutional restraint on the president’s role as commander-in-chief.
Most Senate Republicans remained opposed to the measure, arguing that restricting the president while U.S. forces remain engaged against Iran could undermine American military operations and negotiating leverage.
The vote comes as the Iran war approaches its seventh month and as concerns about the conflict have increasingly spilled into the November midterm campaigns.
Rising gasoline and diesel prices have intensified the political debate, particularly in competitive congressional races.
Some Republican candidates who previously supported Trump’s handling of Iran have recently called for the conflict to end quickly.
Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa both called this week for a swift conclusion to the war, citing its effect on American energy prices and household costs. Hinson had previously voted multiple times against House efforts to restrict Trump’s war powers.
Thursday’s vote was the latest in a long series of congressional attempts to impose limits on the administration’s military campaign.
The Senate has considered 14 Iran-related war powers resolutions since the United States and Israel began military operations against Iran in February, according to reports.
Congressional critics of the war argue that the Constitution gives Congress, rather than the president, the authority to declare war and that months of sustained hostilities require explicit legislative approval.
The Pentagon has estimated the war has cost approximately $42 billion, according to Stars and Stripes. At least 19 American service members have been killed and more than 750 injured during the conflict, Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., said during Thursday’s debate.
Republicans supporting Trump have argued that the president possesses sufficient authority as commander in chief to conduct the military campaign and that congressional restrictions could interfere with efforts to force Iran into negotiations.
Trump has continued to publicly defend the war.
During his address to the United Nations General Assembly this week, the president argued that military action had prevented Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and called on other countries to increase economic pressure on Iran.
Trump also said he believes an agreement with Tehran remains possible, while warning that the United States could dramatically escalate military action if diplomacy fails.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that Tehran remained open to a diplomatic resolution but would not negotiate under military threats.
Thursday’s Senate vote followed another significant congressional challenge to Trump’s Iran policy.
The House passed a similar war powers measure last week by a 220-204 vote, with seven Republicans joining Democrats. That vote represented the third time the House had voted to end U.S. participation in the Iran conflict.
