U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX-01) calls on Congress to ban any political organization or party that has ever held a public position supporting slavery or the Confederate States of America, citing the racist history of the Democratic party.
WATCH: Texas congressman wants Democratic party banned over racism
In this image from video, Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, speaks on the floor of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 23, 2020. (House Television via AP)