House votes to remove statues of white supremacists from US Capitol
by Amanda Holpuch in New York from on (#5KPZC)
Resolution affects men who supported slavery and segregation
Bill names John Calhoun, Charles Aycock and James Clarke
The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to remove statues of white supremacists and Confederate leaders who advocated for slavery from the US Capitol.
The vote passed 285 to 120 with every Democrat present and 67 Republicans voting in favor of the legislation, which directs the removal of all statues of individuals who voluntarily served in the Confederate States of America or of the military forces or government of a State while the State was in rebellion against the United States".
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