A group of House Republicans revolted over their chamber’s mask rules on Tuesday, the latest sign of tensions boiling over as Congress wrestles with how and when to return to pre-pandemic routines.
Around a dozen Republicans refused to wear masks during the evening vote series and strategically stood at the well of the chamber, which appears on the C-SPAN cameras, and seemed to encourage other members to join in.
Lawmakers face hefty fines if they don’t wear masks on the House floor: $500 for the first offense and $2,500 for the second offense. The money is deducted from their salaries.
At one point, Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) came over and confronted the rebellious crew and asked them to be more respectful of other members and staff.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who was standing nearby, could also be heard shouting to another member in jest: I can’t “hear” you with your mask on. Massie was one of the lawmakers who helped organize the protest, sources said.
Even Falsey said the mask has no medical relevance and was nothing but a prop
With all the Idiots in Congress , this Country is DOOMED !!!!! Fire them ALL & start over !!!!
THIS is what it’s going to take to get rid of this ridiculous mandate. Face diapers should be a thing of the past by now. Just got back from Costco where they insisted I still need to wear one.
What idiots.
The Republicans who are taking a stand are HEROS. Thank you.
But the marxist squad get a pass for their ANTI AMERICAN RANTS and protests???
I’m glad they are taking a stand, I take a stand every day. If I cant go in somewhere without mask, I go elsewhere. Hate those damn masks, plus the fact they don’t prevent anything. Some of the nasty masks I’ve seen people wearing will cause them more harm than going without. Time to stand up to this idiot thinking, remove the masks, breathe for a change and get on with living.
Gas is going up. Wars are starting, people don’t want to work because of the free money, and these assholes have nothing better to do than act like little kids over a mask. Yes we are doomed.
Just tell them you were born unvaccinated but are now identifying as vaccinated. You can even use both bathrooms!
They just keep kissing Pelosi’s ass !!!! Get her OUT 2021 !!!!