In a heated session on Wednesday night, the House of Representatives voted to kill a resolution that would have censured progressive Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Michigan) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia). The motion was tabled without debate, with 222 representatives voting in favor of killing the resolution and 186 against.
The resolution, introduced by Rep. Greene, was a response to Tlaib’s comments and actions regarding the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Tlaib had been blamed by Greene for a protest that took place last month, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of Gaza ceasefire demonstrators who had occupied the Cannon House Office building. In her resolution, Greene referred to the protest as an “insurrection.”
The vote on the resolution was not along strict party lines, with nearly two dozen Republicans joining the Democrats in tabling the motion. This unexpected outcome led to a brief moment of applause from the Democrats when the resolution failed.
After the vote, Rep. Greene expressed her frustration with the Republicans who chose to table her resolution, calling them “feckless.” She took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to voice her criticism, stating, “This is why Republicans NEVER do anything to stop the communist Democrats or ever hold anyone accountable!!”
This development highlights the divide within the Republican Party, with some members showing a willingness to break ranks and vote against their party’s agenda. It also underscores the ongoing tension between progressive and conservative lawmakers, as well as the complex dynamics surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
FOX News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reported on the House votes, providing insight into the motivations behind the resolution and the differing opinions within the Republican Party. The article also mentions Rep. George Santos (R-New York), who faced a vote to expel him from the House.
In conclusion, the House of Representatives’ decision to kill the resolution to censure Reps. Tlaib and Greene showcases the ongoing divisions within the Republican Party and the complex nature of the Israel-Hamas conflict. The unexpected bipartisan vote to table the motion adds a layer of intrigue to the political landscape and raises questions about party loyalty and accountability.
