The House of Representatives on Monday approved a Republican-led resolution condemning the antisemitic terror attack that took place in Boulder, Colorado, while also criticizing the state’s sanctuary policies.
The measure, introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), passed with a bipartisan majority in a 280–113 vote.
Today I introduced a resolution condemning the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder and Colorado’s sanctuary state laws.
This attack is another example of why Colorado’s sanctuary laws must go. pic.twitter.com/IWHveHvgko
— Congressman Gabe Evans (@repgabeevans) June 6, 2025
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However, 113 Democrats voted against the resolution, with only 75 joining Republicans in support.
The resolution expressed support for law enforcement and specifically extended “gratitude to law enforcement, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland.”
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That language drew strong opposition from many House Democrats, some of whom objected to the inclusion of ICE and criticized the resolution as politically motivated.
113 Democrats just voted AGAINST condemning the Boulder terror attack because the resolution linked “Free Palestine” to terrorism.
Question: If they were on a bus full of Jews and a Keffiyeh-clad man got on and screamed “Free Palestine,” would they sit quietly or start running? pic.twitter.com/EOq2JPB2aS
— Yehuda Teitelbaum (@chalavyishmael) June 10, 2025
The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) responded sharply, accusing Democrats who voted against the resolution of aligning against law enforcement and refusing to denounce antisemitism.
In a post on X, the NRCC wrote, “Democrats have become the pro-terrorist, anti-cop, antisemitic caucus. And they’re proud of it.”
House Democrats sided with terrorists over police officers and flat-out refused to condemn antisemitism.
Democrats have become the pro-terrorist, anti-cop, antisemitic caucus. And they’re proud of it. https://t.co/dR5lNL8oH7
— NRCC (@NRCC) June 9, 2025
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) criticized the resolution and its sponsor, Rep. Evans, during remarks to reporters before the vote.
“Who is this guy?” Jeffries said.
“He’s not seriously concerned with combating antisemitism in America. This is not a serious effort. Antisemitism is a scourge on America. It shouldn’t be weaponized politically.”
Democrat ‘Leader’ Hakeem Jeffries just had an unhinged meltdown attacking fmr. Police Officer & US Army Helicopter Pilot Gabe Evans for introducing a resolution condemning antisemitism & the Boulder terrorist attack. @GabeforColorado is a patriot. And Hakeem Jeffries is… pic.twitter.com/AgNYIsQDAf
— NRCC (@NRCC) June 9, 2025
Rep. Evans responded to Jeffries’ statement on X, calling it a “wildly offensive sentiment” and saying, “This is why antisemitism persists.”
Evans added, “The Left is unserious about finding real solutions. Condemning terrorism is not a joking matter.”
I served our nation in uniform in the Middle East, as a cop in Colorado, & now as a Congressman.
This wildly offensive sentiment from Democrat’s Leader is why antisemitism persists. The Left is unserious about finding real solutions.
Condemning terrorism is not a joking matter. https://t.co/rl9oyqcfam
— Congressman Gabe Evans (@repgabeevans) June 9, 2025
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), who is Jewish and voted against the resolution, spoke against the measure on the House floor.
He argued that the legislation was politically motivated and lacked sincerity.
“You weren’t here, Mr. Evans, last term, but there were about 10 antisemitism resolutions that effectively said the same thing solely to score political points,” Goldman said.
“We Jews are sick and tired of being used as pawns.”
In remarks delivered during debate on the House floor, Rep. Evans defended the resolution and addressed the June 1 firebombing attack in Boulder.
“As a former police officer and Army veteran of the Global War on Terror, I know how Colorado’s radical leftist leaders and laws prioritize illegal immigrants over public safety — allowing antisemitic terrorists like Mohammed Sabry Soliman to strike,” Evans said.
According to law enforcement officials, Soliman, an Egyptian national who had overstayed his visa, allegedly used Molotov cocktails and a homemade flamethrower during the attack.
The violence targeted participants in a peaceful march advocating for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
Fifteen individuals were injured in the incident, and witnesses reported that Soliman shouted “Free Palestine” during the attack.
🚨 #BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Boulder attacker Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 42, was in the country ILLEGALLY, a senior US official confirmed to me
He’s an Egyptian national who arrived during the Biden administration on a B-2 visa and never returned home.
NEVER SHOULD’VE BEEN ALLOWED IN… pic.twitter.com/8B4qyxuA1j
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 2, 2025
Evans said the resolution was intended to ensure Congress firmly condemned antisemitic violence and to reaffirm the importance of cooperation between local, state, and federal law enforcement in preventing similar attacks.
“The passing of my resolution ensures we condemn all acts of antisemitism and affirms that the free and open collaboration between state and local law enforcement with their federal counterparts is key in preventing future attacks like this,” he said.
A separate resolution introduced by Reps. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) and Joe Neguse (D-Colo.), which broadly condemned the rise in antisemitic incidents in the United States, passed unanimously in a 400–0 vote.
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