‘Squad’ member Tlaib votes ‘present’ on resolution condemning sexual violence by Hamas as weapon of war

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Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) voted “present” on a congressional resolution Wednesday that condemned rape and sexual violence as “weapons of war,” such as the actions committed by the terrorist group Hamas.

The progressive “Squad” member was the sole lawmaker not to vote in favor of the resolution, claiming she was “disturbed” that the resolution did not address rape or sexual violence allegations made against soldiers from the Israel Defense Forces.

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