JUST IN: House Republicans Beat Back Dem Opposition To Pass 'Free Speech' Bill

House lawmakers voted to pass HR 140, the Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act.

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[elxero]

Can't believe they actually need to vote on whether people get to speak freely or not

[rustynolan]

So sad and disgraceful how close this vote was. Our founding fathers that had a great vision for our country of America and veterans that have fought and died for our FREEDOM. It is such a disgrace and a humiliation to have a bill like this written up and to even be voted on

[heystarfish]

Voting No is a violation of their oath of office. They should be removed immediately.

[mamacarrol]

As I watch these proceedings, I am angered. Truly these people have no time for what they are paid to do. Obviously having made up minds not giving respect! It's been proven they don't give Time to read major issues demanding uninformed votes. THIS HAS TO CHANGE 💯

[jimmybutler]

About timer for freedom of speech to get heard and passed since it is in our nations constitution RIGHT ? AND THEY THOUGHT IT NEEDED TO BE VOTED ON ?...

[j.bergland]

So close to losing our freedom of speech. This is horrible! I'm glad we still have it. Thank you, Lord. At least some Republicans actually care about democracy and the people of United States.

[graebeard]

I can't imagine what could be covered in that Bill that could make anyone vote against it.

[percyjones]

Anyone that pushed back against this bill should be thrown out of congress, senate whatever position they are in

[swansong]

There needs to be consequences for the decisions they make !

[ripleycorrectly]

Who is not in favor of any bills in the US Constitution should be released from their congrational or senate duties immediately!!!

[bythepiece]

All votes should be recorded so we the people can check.

[bilindamueller]

WE WANT A LIST OF THE NAMES THAT TRIED TO TAKE AWAY OUR FIRST AMENDMENT THEY MYST BE CHARGED WITH TREASON AND SEDITION NOW...

[randybrown]

Everyone should see who it is voting against their freedom of speech and immediately remove them!!

[richardlusk]

Those opposing the FREE SPEECH BILL SHOULD NOT BE HEARD, LISTENED TO, OR TAKEN SERIOUSLY EVER AGAIN...THIS IS THE FOUNDATION THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON

[theMickPolitik]

When did the bedrock of our Constitutional rights become a party-line vote?

[victoriacarliles]

What is there not to support? Our Constitution and Bill of Rights? Great strategic move, in order to show the differences in party values. Everyone needs to see this!!!

[sammynatal]

She was upset that they didn’t get it and wanted everyone to stand up so they know who they can corrupt.

[kimberlyhoward]

For this to pass is great ! We have shown the world and our Americans who truly believes in FreeSpeech ! Drastic difference from Rep to Dems

[donnamauriello]

It’s absolutely unbelievable that this even has to happen!!!

[shirleyb]

Just watching this process with our elected officials moving around the room ( making deals?) makes me think that EVERY VOTE can be BOUGHT. PELOSI!!!