ADOPTED
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the United States Senate to reject U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions’ nomination to become U.S. Attorney General. The resolution cites concerns about his positions and record on civil rights, voting rights, LGBTQ rights, immigration, and criminal justice, including potential effects on Philadelphia’s policies toward immigrants and gun violence.
Calling on the United States Senate to reject U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions' nomination for the office of U.S. Attorney General.
Pass2017-02-02
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
12 Yes·3 No·0 Absent
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Al Taubenberger | No |
| Allan Domb | Yes |
| Blondell Reynolds Brown | Yes |
| Bobby Henon | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | No |
| Cherelle Parker | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | No |
| Derek S. Green | Yes |
| Helen Gym | Yes |
| Jannie L. Blackwell | Yes |
| Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| William K. Greenlee | Yes |