Democratic Congressman Won't Take Part In Moment Of Silence On House Floor For Las Vegas Shooting
WASHINGTON (CBS) -- A Democratic congressman says he will not take part in a moment of silence on the floor of the House of Representatives following the deadly mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., tweeted Monday that it "becomes an excuse for inaction" on the lack of gun control laws in the United States.
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"As after Orlando, I will NOT be joining my colleagues in a moment of silence on the House Floor that just becomes an excuse for inaction," said Moulton.
As after #Orlando, I will NOT be joining my colleagues in a moment of silence on the House Floor that just becomes an excuse for inaction.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) October 2, 2017
He continued, "Now is not a moment for silence; it's a time for action."
Now is not a moment for silence; it's a time for action.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) October 2, 2017
Moulton, an Iraq War veteran, also called out Speaker Paul Ryan.
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"@SpeakerRyan, how many Americans have to die before you do your job? Allow us to have a debate and a vote. You're letting America down," he tweeted.
.@SpeakerRyan, how many Americans have to die before you do your job? Allow us to have a debate and a vote. You're letting America down.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) October 2, 2017
Police say 64-year-old Stephen Paddock gunned down 58 people at a Las Vegas country festival after opening fire from a 32nd floor window at the Mandalay Bay. More than 500 people were injured.
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Police say Paddock killed himself right before they stormed they hotel room.
CBS News reports that Moulton is a potential contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination.