Republicans help torpedo resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel criticism

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 Republicans help torpedo resolution to censure Tlaib over Israel criticism
by Mike Lillis and Mychael Schnell - 11/01/23 7:12 PM ET

House lawmakers voted Wednesday to torpedo a resolution censuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her harsh criticisms of Israel in the wake of Hamas’s deadly attacks last month.

The effort required 23 Republicans, joined by all Democrats, to vote in favor of a procedural motion that blocked the disciplinary resolution from reaching the floor. The final tally was 222 to 186.

The vote was something of a surprise: Tlaib, a staunch liberal who’s been harshly critical of Israel, has few fans in the GOP when it comes to Middle Eastern politics. It’s unclear why several Republicans came to her rescue during Wednesday’s vote.

The censure resolution — sponsored by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) — had accused Tlaib of “leading an insurrection” for her participation in an anti-war protest last month at the Capitol, organized by Jewish groups, which featured scores of arrests.

Pro-Israel Democrats, who might have been inclined to censure Tlaib’s comments, had hammered Greene for her inaccurate characterization of a peace protest — albeit a rowdy one — and for sensationalizing Tlaib’s role in orchestrating it. They were also leery that Greene’s “insurrectionist” language had trivialized the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Trump.

Wednesday’s vote came as the escalating violence in the Middle East has highlighted the deep rift among Democrats when it comes to Israel, pitting liberal, pro-Palestinian lawmakers like Tlaib — who have accused Israel of war crimes in its response to the Hamas attacks — against staunch Israel allies, who fear the criticisms of a close U.S. ally will only empower Hamas and invite antisemitism.

That schism is expected to take center stage later this week when the House votes on a GOP-crafted $14.3 billion Israel aid package that includes cuts to IRS funding to pay for the package.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4288542-house-kills-rashida-tlaib-censure-vote/

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Here Are The 22 Republicans Who Voted With Democrats To Kill Censure Of Rashida Tlaib


Henry Rodgers
Chief National Correspondent
November 01, 2023 8:04 PM ET
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A group of 22 House Republicans voted Wednesday night with Democrats to table a resolution that would censure Democratic Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib over her “anti-Semitic beliefs.”

The resolution was introduced by Republican Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The House did not end up voting on the legislation after 22 Republicans voted with Democrats on a motion to table the vote. 13 Republicans did note vote. The vote was 222-186. After the vote, Rep. Van Orden changed his vote to no.

“I just introduced my resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib as privileged to force a House vote in two legislative days,” Greene wrote in a tweet after introducing the resolution. “Tlaib led a pro-Hamas insurrection into the Capitol complex, has repeatedly displayed her anti-Semitic beliefs, and shown her hatred for Israel. She must be held accountable and censured.”

https://twitter.com/RepMTG/status/1719856504583401786

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https://dailycaller.com/2023/11/01/23-republicans-voted-no-censure-rashida-tlaib/

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

As much as her and Ilan are pieces of shit, they have freedom of speech.

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If Republicans Can't Even Censure Rashida Tlaib, Then What's the Point?
Bonchie


As RedState reported, 22 Republicans (while 13 didn't vote) joined with Democrats late on Wednesday evening to table a resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

The resolution was introduced after Tlaib continued to repeat openly pro-Hamas talking points, repeating the Jewish blood libel that Israel bombed the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza, even after overwhelming evidence showed it was almost certainly a Palestinian Islamic Jihad rocket that fell short. Tlaib also led a rally in front of the Capitol Building that ultimately led to an insurrection, with hundreds of protesters trespassing and interrupting official proceedings.

That was apparently not enough for Republicans to join together and do what Democrats absolutely would have done if the shoe were on the other foot.

    Almost two dozen Republicans joined every single House Democrat in voting to table the resolution and give Tlaib, a member of the progressive "Squad," a pass. The final tally was 222-186. Democrats broke out into applause after the vote, because that's who they are. Many Dems have been largely silent on the myriad recent incidents of antisemitism and pro-Hamas rhetoric coming from the House to college campuses to the streets of our cities.

I'll admit to being wrong on this one. I thought that after the elevation of Speaker Mike Johnson, a censure vote against Tlaib would pass with near unanimous support, but that's what I get for putting even a modicum of faith in the modern Republican Party.

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https://redstate.com/bonchie/2023/11/02/if-republicans-cant-even-censure-rashida-tlaib-then-whats-the-point-n2165813

[mountaineer]

As much as her and Ilan are pieces of shit, they have freedom of speech.

That was Massie's explanation for his vote.

[Free Vulcan]

I get the sentiment, but it might be smarter to let them wax stupidity, especially given the friction is causes within their own party.

[Wingnut]

What difference, at this point, does it make?
As The Butcher of Benghazi would say. 

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Chip Roy fires back at Greene over Tlaib censure vote

BY MIRANDA NAZZARO - 11/02/23 10:49 AM ET

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) exchanged jabs with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Thursday morning after Roy voted against Greene’s resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) over her criticism of Israel’s war on Hamas.

Greene started the back-and-forth by commenting on Roy’s explanation of his vote against the resolution, in which he said the text was “deeply flawed and made legally and factually unverified claims.”

Greene responded by accusing Roy of voting to kick her out of the far-right Freedom Caucus earlier this year, pointing out that the group still includes “CNN wannabe” Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) and “vaping groping” Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.).

“[A]nd you voted with the Democrats to protect Terrorist Tlaib,” she added. “You hate Trump, certified Biden’s election, and could care less about J6 defendants being persecuted.”

Greene has been a fierce defender of individuals who have been charged or convicted over their roles in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4289426-chip-roy-fires-back-at-greene-over-tlaib-censure-vote/

[Fishrrman]

How did that bad guy Rep. Santos from Long Island vote?