Sen. Ted Cruz joined a number of other Republican voices in mocking the runaway Texas Democrats after a group of Dallas-based Democrats offered to send them care packages.
'No Miller Lite?' the Texas Republican asked, highlighting the plea.
The Dallas Democrats had tweeted, 'Our Dems in DC said they'd appreciate care packages from home.'
Sen. Ted Cruz joined a number of other Republican voices in mocking the runaway Texas Democrats after a group of Dallas-based Democrats offered to send them care packages
'No Miller Lite?' Cruz asked highlighting a post from the Dallas Democrats that said they were putting together 'care packages' for the runaway Texas Democrats
Democratic House members from Texas fled their state on July 12 and headed to Washington, D.C., to stall passage of a GOP voting bill
'Before 5pm Tues, we're collecting Dr. Pepper, salsa, hard candy, hairspray, travel toiletries, hand sanitizers, sewing kits, first aid, and/ or $ to pay shipping,' the tweet said.
Earlier this month, a majority of Democrats in the Texas House traveled to Washington, D.C., in order to stall Republicans from passing a restrictive voting bill.
They arrived in D.C. on July 12.
Republican opponents hammered them for flying in a private jet - and carrying along a case of Miller Lite.
They've also been criticized for receiving a $221-a-day per diem, which they're supposed to receive while the Texas House is in session.
The group checked into the Washington Plaza Hotel off of Thomas Circle in D.C. - an
