A Texas Republican has sparked controversy by voting against a resolution celebrating Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, in the state legislature.
A total of six members of the House failed to vote for the motion, but only State Rep. Tony Tinderholt released a statement saying his "faith as a Christian" meant he could not support the motion.
In November 2022 Dr. Suleman Lalani and Salman Bhojani became the first Muslims to be elected to the Texas Legislature. Both men serve as Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives.
The fort Worth Star-Telegram's editorial board wrote that Tinderholt "smeared two faiths — including his own — with pathetic vote against Ramadan honor."
His vote has also made news internationally.
(Full story HERE.)
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