Tech mogul and Trump associate Elon Musk has reignited criticism of the over 150 House Democrats who voted against a bill to deport illegal immigrants convicted of sex crimes. Musk called for the removal of every lawmaker who opposed the measure.

In a weekend post on X, Musk referenced the September House vote, stating, "There is no justification. Publish the names of those who voted against this law and want to keep convicted illegal immigrant sex offenders in the United States. They must be voted out. Every single one."

The Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, which mandates the deportation of illegal immigrants convicted of sex offenses and bars those who admit to or are convicted of domestic violence or sex-related charges from entering the U.S., passed the House with support from all present Republicans and 51 Democrats. However, 158 Democrats voted against it. The bill is currently under review by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

President-elect Trump and Elon Musk observe the launch of a SpaceX Starship test flight on November 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

The Democrats' votes against the bill, initially scrutinized in September, are again drawing criticism online as President-elect Trump's inauguration approaches. X show host Mario Nawfal's post questioning why anyone would vote to keep such criminals in the country prompted Musk's response.

Members of the 119th Congress are sworn in on the first day of the session in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on January 3, 2025. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Prominent Democrats who voted against the legislation include Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), former Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), now a Senator, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

Musk's call for their removal follows his December pledge to support moderate Democrats in heavily Democratic districts to "rid the country of those who don't represent them." He is also set to co-chair a presidential advisory committee with Vivek Ramaswamy, focused on reducing government spending and size under the Trump administration.

President-elect Trump greets Elon Musk upon his arrival for a SpaceX Starship launch on November 19, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Migrants attempt to enter the U.S. from Mexico on December 17, 2023, in Jacumba Hot Springs, California. (Nick Ut/Getty Images)

While Republicans like Nancy Mace strongly supported the bill, arguing for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit violent crimes against women and children, Democrats who opposed it viewed it as xenophobic and an attempt to instill fear about immigrants. Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) criticized the bill during debate, accusing Republicans of scapegoating immigrants.

With contributions from Fox News Digital's Elizabeth Elkind.