In response to several House Resolutions, the House Republican Caucus left in a unified protest, refusing to vote.
Every person in this body was elected to be a State Representative. We are here to do the work of Illinois not to fearmonger, showboat, and ignore Illinois’ problems to focus on national concerns.
The House Resolutions that were introduced include:
- HR 115: Calls on President Donald Trump to stop the actions of his administration that are making communities less safe, undermining the rule of law, and raising the cost of living. Urges federal lawmakers to instead prioritize comprehensive reforms, including a pathway to citizenship, and focus on the safety of every community, the economic security of every family, and the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
- HR 116: Condemns President Donald Trump’s cruel and lawless efforts to block lifesaving services that help people access healthcare, put food on the table, afford housing, and more. Urges the United States Congress to take clear and unequivocal action to check the undemocratic actions of the Trump Administration that violate the constitutional separation of power. Renews the commitment to helping Illinois families get ahead by supporting the services they need to be their best, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and reining in the cost of living.
- HR 117: Condemns President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine equal pay, make workplaces less fair, and limit opportunity. Condemns the false, hateful comments President Trump and his allies have used to impugn and demean working people. Renews commitment to prioritize equal pay for equal work, opportunities for all, and protections in our workplaces in Illinois.
- HR 118: Condemns President Donald Trump’s inexcusable pardons of his coconspirators and criminals convicted of attacking police officers, attacking our Capitol, and attacking our democracy.
- HR 119: Calls upon President Donald Trump to abandon his reckless tariff plans that would raise costs on Illinois families and businesses.