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A D.C. Councilmember pulled a resolution to honor Floyd Mayweather after it was brought to his attention that it’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which was marked today with a ceremonial resolution by the full Council.

But as Councilmember Vincent Orange, who proposed introducing the resolution, pointed out to the Washington Post, the Council approved a similar resolution to honor the boxer last year without issue. Mayweather has served time in jail on domestic violence charges, which first surfaced over a decade ago. He recently defended former Ravens player Ray Rice — “I think there’s a lot worse things that go on in other people’s households” — and says “nothing has been proven” about the charges of domestic violence against him, despite documentation to the contrary.

“Since that time, Ray Rice and all domestic violence things have come to the forefront,” Orange told the Post. “That changes the picture.”

According to Council records, all members, save for Marion Barry — who was absent — voted in favor of the resolution in November of last year. “The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Floyd Mayweather, Jr., arguably the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in the sport’s history and deserving of the moniker ‘TBE’ or ‘The Best Ever,’ and his family for their commitment and dedication to the sport of boxing,” the approved resolution reads. Mayweather has no local ties.