Two Texas House Democrats said they were evacuated from their hotel in Illinois following a bomb threat Wednesday morning.
In a statement, officials with the St. Charles Police Department said officers responded to a potential bomb threat at the Q Center hotel about an hour west of Chicago. About 400 people � including Texas Reps. John Bucy of Austin and Ann Johnson of Houston � were evacuated while a bomb squad secured the area.
No explosive devices were found, police confirmed.
“Threats of violence will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable,� said Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker . He also instructed the Illinois State Police to “maintain public safety.�
Bucy and Johnson were among more than 50 House Democrats to prevent from coming to a vote. Without their presence, the House lacks to conduct business.
In a joint statement, the two lawmakers said they were safe � and undeterred.
“We will push through the threats and the noise to keep fighting for our constituents, our democracy, and our country,� the statement read.
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