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Perry is a member of the House Freedom Caucus. | Perry is a member of the House Freedom Caucus. | ||
| − | In October 2020, Perry was one of | + | In October 2020, Perry was one of seventeen Republicans who voted against a House resolution to formally condemn the [[QAnon]] conspiracy theory.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/sarahmimms/house-condemns-qanon-trump-death-threats-republicans?scrolla=5eb6d68b7fedc32c19ef33b4 |title=17 Republicans Voted Against Condemning QAnon After A Democrat Got Death Threats From Its Followers |date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=October 2, 2020 }}</ref> He said he voted against the resolution because he was concerned about infringements on free speech, saying "it's very dangerous for the government ... to determine what is okay to like and what is not okay to like."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kornbluh |first1=Jacob |title=Rep. Scott Perry clarifies opposition to QAnon after vote against House condemnation |url=https://jewishinsider.com/2020/10/rep-scott-perry-clarifies-opposition-to-qanon-after-vote-against-house-condemnation/ |access-date=20 October 2020 |work=Jewish Insider |date=6 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Caruso |first1=Stephen |title=Perry and DePasquale clash over Obamacare, QAnon at second debate |url=https://www.penncapital-star.com/election-2020/perry-and-depasquale-exchange-words-over-obamacare-qanon-at-second-debate/ |access-date=20 October 2020 |work=Pennsylvania Capital-Star |date=October 20, 2020}}</ref> |
Perry also voted against condemning the Coup in Myanmar which was also opposed by [[Matt Gaetz]], [[Marjorie Taylor Greene]], [[Lauren Boebert]], [[Mary Miller]], and [[Andy Biggs]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/19/politics/house-republicans-myanmar-coup/index.html|title=14 House Republicans vote against a measure condemning military coup in Myanmar|publisher=CNN|last1=Diaz|first1=Daniella|last2=Wilson|first2=Kristin|date=March 19, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2021}}</ref> | Perry also voted against condemning the Coup in Myanmar which was also opposed by [[Matt Gaetz]], [[Marjorie Taylor Greene]], [[Lauren Boebert]], [[Mary Miller]], and [[Andy Biggs]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/19/politics/house-republicans-myanmar-coup/index.html|title=14 House Republicans vote against a measure condemning military coup in Myanmar|publisher=CNN|last1=Diaz|first1=Daniella|last2=Wilson|first2=Kristin|date=March 19, 2021|access-date=March 24, 2021}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 00:39, April 20, 2021
| Scott Perry | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 4th district (2013-2019) and 10th district (2019-present)
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Todd Russell Platts |
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| Born | May 27, 1962 (age 58) San Diego, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christy Perry |
| Children | 2 |
| Religion | Christian |
Scott Gordon Perry (born May 27, 1962) is a United States Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district.
Politicial Positions
Perry objected to both Arizona and Pennsylvania electoral votes.[1]
Perry is a member of the House Freedom Caucus.
In October 2020, Perry was one of seventeen Republicans who voted against a House resolution to formally condemn the QAnon conspiracy theory.[2] He said he voted against the resolution because he was concerned about infringements on free speech, saying "it's very dangerous for the government ... to determine what is okay to like and what is not okay to like."[3][4]
Perry also voted against condemning the Coup in Myanmar which was also opposed by Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, Mary Miller, and Andy Biggs.[5]
References
- ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/01/07/us/elections/electoral-college-biden-objectors.html
- ↑ "17 Republicans Voted Against Condemning QAnon After A Democrat Got Death Threats From Its Followers", October 2, 2020.
- ↑ "Rep. Scott Perry clarifies opposition to QAnon after vote against House condemnation", Jewish Insider, 6 October 2020.
- ↑ "Perry and DePasquale clash over Obamacare, QAnon at second debate", Pennsylvania Capital-Star, October 20, 2020.
- ↑ "14 House Republicans vote against a measure condemning military coup in Myanmar", CNN, March 19, 2021.