The state Senate has approved a proposal to place a statue of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas on the grounds of the state Capitol.
The bill was sponsored by Sen. Ben Watson, R-Savannah. Watson represents the part of the Savannah area, Pin Point, where Thomas is from. The statue would be funded by private donations, Watson.
The bill drew criticism from Democrats, who pointed out that Thomas is a controversial figure. Despite the opposition, the bill passed easily by a 32-20 party-line vote. It will now move to the Georgia House of Representatives for consideration.
The state Senate passed a similar bill last year, but it failed to reach the floor of the House.
