Tensions Erupt in Congress Over Vote to Condemn Boulder Attack
8th June 2025
Axios, a Voice of the Crust.
What would otherwise be an uncontroversial congressional vote to denounce the Boulder attack is devolving into a contentious partisan feud, Axios has learned.Why it matters: Language praising ICE and labeling “Free Palestine” an “antisemitic slogan” are sparking fury from some Democrats, who see the provisions as a GOP maneuver to force them into a difficult vote.
- “It’s sheer politics,” said one senior House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to offer candid thoughts about a sensitive vote.
- A second senior House Democrat told Axios: “It’s unfortunate that they’re using a serious antisemitic terrorist attack as a wedge opportunity to divide Democrats. They knew what they were doing adding something like that in there.”
- “Nice little catch to put Democrats on the board,” vented a third House Democrat.