The Louisiana Senate is giving bipartisan support to Rep. John Scalise . State Rep. Cedric Richmond defended the measure . The spokesman for Scalise at the time , Cameron Smith , is brothers with Scalise 's chief of staff .
The Louisiana delegation is offering bipartisan support to Rep. Steve Scalise . Democratic Rep. Cedric Richmond defended the Republican . The staffer for Scalise at the time , Cameron Henry , is brothers with Scalise 's chief of staff .