WHEREAS, On January 6, 2021, some Members of the United States Congress voted to overturn the open, fair, secure, and legitimate election of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris as President and Vice President of the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, These Members of the United States Congress voted to disenfranchise millions of Americans who cast legal ballots in the 2020 presidential election; and

WHEREAS, After an armed insurrection by domestic terrorists at the United States Capitol, these Members of the United States Congress still voted to block the valid results of the Electoral College; and

WHEREAS, The actions by these Members of the United States Congress are inconsistent with the principles of our democracy and the oath of office each of these individuals took to protect and defend the United States Constitution; and

WHEREAS, Pursuant to the Standing Rules of the Assembly for the 2021–22 Regular Session, a person other than Members of the Legislature, officers, employees of the Legislature, accredited members of the press, and guests may not be admitted to the floor of the Assembly during any session of the Assembly, and a guest of any Member may be admitted only upon presentation of a guest card of the Member countersigned by the Speaker; now, therefore, be it