A Republican state representative in South Carolina furiously left the state chamber of the Chamber and threw a handful of papers into the air amid a legislative debate over an abortion ban bill, according to images released on Wednesday.
In a video posted by The State reporter Maayan Schechter, state deputy Jonathon Hill (R) can be seen raising his hand to throw a pile of papers above his head on the camera as he marched out while the laughter seemed to resound on the floor.
Congressman Jonathon Hill simply came out of the Chamber furious and launched all amendments he was not allowed to file and speak. “If you want to engage in such childish behavior”, the sgts will make sure that you are not here with us ”, says @schousespeaker. pic.twitter.com/L0zgytkh03
– Maayan Schechter (@MaayanSchechter) February 17, 2021
According to the state, the papers that Hill launched were amendments he was unable to submit in the middle of a debate in the House over an abortion bill recently passed by the state Senate led by the Republican Party, S.1, which aims to prohibit the procedure in cases where the fetus’ heartbeat is detectable.
Hill’s display was said to have occurred shortly after party leaders acted to block new amendments during the debate.
South Carolina’s explosion was not the only moment of escape from the debate on Wednesday. A group of lower house Democrats, who hold the minority in the House, also left the House earlier in the day to protest the legislation.
However, lawmakers later returned to the Chamber to debate the bill, according to the state.
State Representative Russel Ott (D), who allegedly did not join his colleagues in the withdrawal on Wednesday, said he thinks those who participated in the strike are “trying to draw attention to the fact that Republicans are going to carry this out. bill to the General Assembly and the governor’s table, without giving him any opportunity for further debate or getting any real opportunity to amend. ”
If any amendments were made to the bill, the state Senate would have to consider the legislation again before it could be sent to Governor Henry McMaster (R) for consideration, according to the newspaper.
The bill was later approved by the state legislature on Wednesday, with a vote of 79 to 35, according to the newspaper. The legislation awaits another superficial vote later this week. If approved, the bill will be sent to McMaster, who has already signaled its approval.