Rep. Steve King Votes to Rebuke Himself in the House for Racist Comments

Jan 16, 2019, 12:53 PM

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(WASHINGTON) — The House has approved a Democratic measure disapproving of Republican Rep. Steve King's comments about white supremacy.

The nine-term Iowa congressman was among those supporting the measure, which was approved, 416-1.

King says he agrees with South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn, the resolution's sponsor, that white supremacy is an evil that cannot be ignored. King's racist comments have been widely condemned by members of both parties in recent days.

(WASHINGTON) — The House has approved a Democratic measure disapproving of Republican Rep. Steve King's comments about white supremacy. The nine-term Iowa congressman was among those supporting the measure, which was approved, 416-1. King says he agrees with South Carolina Democratic Rep. James Clyburn, the resolution's sponsor, that white supremacy is an evil that cannot be ignored. King's racist comments have been widely condemned by members of both parties in recent days.