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Council defeats resolution condemning Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Summary
A last-minute council resolution seeking to condemn Rep. Rashida Tlaib for a 'no' vote on House Resolution 1252 failed on a 5–2 roll call after council members criticized the timing and appropriateness of condemning a U.S. House member.
A proposed council resolution to condemn Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for voting "no" on House Resolution 1252 failed in a roll-call vote on May 19, with the motion falling 5–2.
The resolution was introduced by a council member during open business as a motion "to approve resolution condemning congresswoman Rashida Tlaib for her vote on house resolution 12 52," according to the meeting transcript. Multiple council members objected to the late placement of the item and to the idea that the municipal body should publicly censure a federal lawmaker.
One council member said the proposal was "totally inappropriate" and added, "I don't think that we should be making resolutions against house members," criticizing both the content and the lack of prior notice. The mover defended the measure as supporting law enforcement and cited endorsements from police organizations, saying the legislation was backed by law-enforcement groups.
After discussion, the council conducted a roll-call vote; the meeting record shows the motion failed by a 5–2 tally. The chair announced the result and the resolution did not pass.
Next steps: No further action was scheduled on the failed resolution at the meeting. The transcript records debate but no subsequent referral or amendment.
