Reps. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, and Brad Schneider, D-Illinois, announced in a joint statement Thursday that they will sit together at the congressional baseball game.
They “will eschew the traditional partisan seating arrangements” at the game as a display of unity after Wednesday’s shooting at the Republican baseball practice.
“Now more than ever, it is important for Members of Congress to lead by example and show the American people that regardless of party affiliation or political differences, we are united by our shared love of country and enduring commitment to public service,” the statement said. “Sitting together this evening is a small gesture of good faith and bipartisanship, but it is one we are committed to building on and strengthening each day we have the opportunity to serve together.”
The statement comes not long after Tenney said in an interview Democrats are “encouraging” death threats against her, like the one she received Wednesday.
Tenney received a threatening email Wednesday after the shooting warning her that there was “1 down, 216 to go.”
Tenney and Schneider previously worked together to co-sponsor two bipartisan bills in Congress since taking office.
Six people, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, were injured Wednesday after a shooter opened fire at the Republican’s practice on Wednesday morning. The congressional baseball game is scheduled to take place Thursday evening.
