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U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Beaverton, said after being evacuated from the House side of the Capitol that she didn't think what was happening was possible in the United States. “It’s like a third-world country,” Bonamici told the Oregonian in a phone call. “Someone has been shot in the Capitol. The Capitol windows have been shot out. It’s unbelievable.”
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici on Twitter called it "a sad and dangerous day for our democracy."
Oregon Rep. Suzanne Bonamici has become the second member of the state's Congressional delegation to call for the resignation or removal of the president. Bonamici, whose district includes parts of Portland and ranges to the Oregon Coast, joined Rep. Earl Blumenauer in making the call after a pro-Trump mob breached the U.S. Capital.
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced his safety via Twitter just after 1 p.m. Other U.S representatives, Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.), Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.), also confirmed their safety via Twitter in the afternoon. U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) also wassafe in his office for the duration of the event, according to a spokesperson.
Bonamici, an Oregon Democrat who represents the North Coast, said she and her staff are safe. “I’m OK,” the congresswoman said. “But it’s just awful. I’m concerned for the safety of everyone.” Nick Clemens, a spokesman for U.S. Rep.
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was unequivocal who was to blame for the day’s events. “Trump repeatedly incited this act of domestic terrorism, including encouraging armed protestors this very morning, steps from the Capitol. He must tell his supporters to leave the Capitol immediately before more people are hurt.”
The Feb. 19 arrest sparked outrage, including from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Beaverton Democrat whose House district includes all of Washington County. Bonamici has lobbied without success for Congress to pass a bill she has sponsored to keep ICE away from bus stops, schools, courthouses and other "sensitive locations."
The livestream discussion lasted more than two hours, including recorded remarks from Oregon's US Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici.
In addition to Khanna, the Democrats who cast “no” votes were: California’s Mark DeSaulnier, Jimmy Gomez, Jared Huffman, and Barbara Lee; Hawaii’s Tulsi Gabbard; Illinois’s Chuy Garcia; Oregon’s Earl Blumenauer and Suzanne Bonamici; Massachusetts’s Joe Kennedy, Jim McGovern, and Ayanna Pressley; Michigan’s Rashida Tlaib; Minnesota’s Ilhan Omar; New York’s Yvette Clarke, Adriano Espaillat, Grace
The discussion features greetings from US Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, and US Senator Ron Wyden. Speakers include: Susheela Jayapal, Multnomah County Commissioner; Patrick Allen, Oregon Health Authority Director; Pam Treece, Washington County Commissioner; and Jessica Guernsey, Multnomah County Health Department Public Health Director.