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Resolution of Disapproval Passed Against Rep. Joe Wilson
September 16th, 2009 | 
Author: NBC — The United States House has passed a resolution against representative Joe Wilson, who heckled President Obama during a speech last week.
Representative Wilson shouted, “you lie!” during President Obama’s speech to congress last week on health care.
Today, democratic leaders introduced a “resolution of disapproval” against Wilson on the house floor. The resolution passed with 240 members voting for it, and 179 voting against.
Democrats had called the action necessary, because Wilson’s behavior was disrespectful. Republicans fired back, calling the resolution a partisan act and saying it diverts attention from the real issues.
Wilson apologized to the president shortly after the speech, which Mr. Obama accepted.
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Tags: democrats, ksdk, nbc, rep joe wilson, republicans, resolution of disapproval | 
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