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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Abby Livingston

Texas congressman Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, breaks with House Republicans to vote for gun bill

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, speaking at a press conference in Washington, D.C. on August 24, 2021.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-San Antonio, speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 24, 2021. (Credit: Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA via REUTERS)

WASHINGTON — Nearly all Texas House Republicans voted against the landmark bipartisan gun legislation Friday even as the measure was partially inspired by the the Uvalde school shooting and sponsored by Texas’ senior Republican senator, John Cornyn.

The vote took place exactly one month to the minute after the mass school shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24 that left 19 children and two teachers dead. It sailed through the chamber and is en route to President Joe Biden’s desk, where he has signaled he plans to sign.

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