John, we are outraged.
Fewer than 24 hours after the senseless, violent killings of seven women — six of them of Asian descent — by a white supremacist gunman in Atlanta, the majority of House Republicans voted *against* the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
If you find the results of this vote difficult to wrap your mind around, you aren't alone. It's infuriating that the majority of House Republicans would vote against this landmark legislation that provides resources, protections, and justice for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. Especially in the wake of this racist, misogynistic attack on women.
Every single day the Violence Against Women Act goes without reauthorization is another day that women go without the critical protections we need and deserve. And every "no" vote is a dangerous, insulting vote against women across the country. Women's March is committed to not only the passage of this bill, but to holding every Republican who voted against VAWA accountable for their betrayal. That's why we're coming directly to you for your help to organize and remove them from office:
A total of 172 House Republicans — a staggering, and devastating number — voted against the reauthorization of VAWA.
Why? Because the NRA is not happy that the bill would take away access to firearms for abusers, specifically intimate dating partners and stalkers. Now GOP Senators, many of whom are funded by the NRA, are feeling the pressure to block this bill. It's despicable.
These dangerous "no" votes came less than one day after horrific violence in Georgia that specifically targeted women of color. These 172 GOP lawmakers must go. And Women's March is leading that charge.
Together, this team has already generated tens of thousands of signatures to expel every member of the Sedition Caucus, and we're writing thousands of letters to defund and replace key anti-woman leaders like Ted Cruz. But that work can only happen with grassroots support, John, which is why we're asking you directly:
Thank you for taking action,
Women’s March