House Votes To Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib
OAN’s Jericho Dancel
8:25 AM – Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The House Votes to Censure Representative Rashida Tlaib
In a 234-to-188 vote on Tuesday, the lower chamber approved the reprimand with the help of 22 Democrats who voted in favor of the resolution introduced by Representative Rich McCormick (R-Ga.).
The censure is the result of a week-long effort from House Republicans to condemn Tlaib’s (D-Mich.) public statement.
She said President Joe Biden “supported the genocide of Palestinians” in a video which contained clips of protesters chanting “from the river to the sea.”
The resolution stated that Tlaib (D-Mich.) “defended the brutal rapes, murders, beheadings, and kidnapping — including of Americans — by Hamas as justified ‘resistance’” within 24 hours of the attack. It also included how the Democrat spread lies about the Al-Ahli Arab hospital by claiming that the bombing was done by Israel, despite President Biden and U.S. intelligence stating that they have “high confidence” that it was caused by Hamas-linked Palestine Islamic Jihad.
Tlaib’s comments were met with condemnation from both sides of the aisle.
When the voting results were announced, audible cheers could be heard as the resolution was adopted.
Democrat leadership defended Tlaib and four Republicans voted against the resolution, despite disagreeing with her statements.
Republicans that voted against the resolution:
- Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado
- Rep. John Duarte of California
- Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky
- Rep. Rom McClintock of California
Democrats who voted for the resolution:
- Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee
- Rep. Jim Costa of California
- Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota
- Rep. Don Davis of North Carolina
- Rep. Lois Frankel of Florida
- Rep. Jared Golden of Maine
- Rep. Dan Goldman of New York
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey
- Rep. Greg Landsman of Ohio
- Rep. Susie Lee of Nevada
- Rep. Kathy Manning of North Carolina
- Rep. Jared Moskowitz of Florida
- Rep. Wiley Nickel of North Carolina
- Rep. Chris Pappas of New Hampshire
- Rep. Marie Gluensenkamp Perez of Washington
- Rep. Pat Ryan of New York
- Rep. Brad Schneider of Illinois
- Rep. Kim Schrier of Washington
- Rep. Darren Soto of Florida
- Rep. Ritchie Torres of New York
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida
- Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida
Tlaib is the second member of the House this year to be censured. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) was censured in June due to his part in the congressional investigation in to Trump.
Only 24 members had been censured in the House history prior to this year.
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What were the reasons provided for censuring Representative Tlaib?
The House Votes to Censure Representative Rashida Tlaib
On Tuesday, the lower chamber of the United States House of Representatives voted 234-to-188 to censure Representative Rashida Tlaib. This reprimand was approved with the help of 22 Democrats who voted in favor of the resolution introduced by Representative Rich McCormick (R-Ga.).
The censure comes as a result of a week-long effort from House Republicans to condemn Tlaib’s public statement. In a video, Tlaib, a Democratic representative from Michigan and the sole Palestinian-American member of Congress, stated that President Joe Biden “supported the genocide of Palestinians.” The video also contained clips of protesters chanting “from the river to the sea.”
This statement sparked controversy and led to calls for censure from Republican representatives. The resolution states that Tlaib “defended the brutal rapes, murders, beheadings, and kidnapping — including of Americans — by Hamas as justified ‘resistance’.” It also highlights how Tlaib spread lies about the Al-Ahli Arab hospital by claiming that the bombing was done by Israel, despite President Biden and U.S. intelligence stating that they have “high confidence” that it was carried out by a different entity.
The vote for censure demonstrates the bipartisan concern over Tlaib’s remarks and actions. While she maintains her right to freedom of speech, there is a consensus that her statements crossed a line and perpetuated falsehoods. The decision to censure serves as a strong message from the House of Representatives, denouncing Tlaib’s comments and holding her accountable for spreading misinformation.
It is important to note that censure is a formal reprimand and does not carry any further legal consequences. However, it serves as an official statement from the House of Representatives, expressing disapproval of a member’s behavior or actions.
The censure of Representative Tlaib opens a dialogue around accountability and responsible rhetoric within the political sphere. It emphasizes the need for representatives to carefully choose their words and consider the potential impact they may have on public perception and diplomatic relations.
Moving forward, it is imperative that members of Congress engage in open and respectful dialogue while representing their constituencies. Freedom of speech is a fundamental right, but with it comes the responsibility to exercise it judiciously. The censure of Representative Tlaib acts as a reminder of the importance of responsible discourse in our democracy.
In a time of heightened political polarization and global tensions, it is crucial for elected officials to approach their public statements with caution. The actions of one representative can have far-reaching consequences, and it is our collective responsibility to hold them accountable for their words and actions.
Ultimately, the censure of Representative Tlaib serves as a testament to the democratic processes at work within the United States. It highlights the ability of the House of Representatives to hold its members to a certain standard and denounce behavior that does not align with the principles of truth, accountability, and responsible representation.
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