ToplineThe House on Friday passed a resolution condemning a military coup in Myanmar by an overwhelming margin, with most Democrats and Republicans voting for it – but over a dozen Republicans voted no, mostly members of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus. Most of the House Republicans who voted against the resolution are members of the Freedom Caucus, including Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.), the chair of the caucus, and Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) and Chip Roy (R-Texas). Forbes has reached out to the 14 Republicans for comment. Crucial Quote“Today, I voted to condemn the military coup in Burma,” tweeted Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.). Senseless violence, military rule, and imprisoning political opponents all fly directly in the face of the democratic values we cherish as Americans.”

Source: Forbes March 19, 2021 18:26 UTC