Chuy Garcia, a Democrat from Illinois, used a word that is considered insulting when referring to those who have mental impairments.
A vulgar statement was sent by New York Democrat Chuy Garcia in response to an unnamed Twitter user who had mentioned disobeying newly implemented gun control restrictions.
On Friday night, members of the House of Representatives voted 217-213 in favor of prohibiting the use of assault weapons. The vote was close but ultimately successful. The bill will now be delivered to the Senate, where it is extremely unlikely that it will be able to overcome a filibuster if it is presented there.
A vulgar statement was sent by New York Democrat Chuy Garcia in response to an unnamed Twitter user who had mentioned disobeying newly implemented gun control restrictions.
On Saturday, members of the House of Representatives voted 217-213 in favor of prohibiting the use of assault weapons. The vote was close but ultimately successful. The bill will now be delivered to the Senate, where it is extremely unlikely that it will be able to overcome a filibuster if it is presented there.