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GOP Defectors Who Sided with Dems Against Censuring Tlaib Revealed
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Clear Facts:
- A contingent of House Republicans broke ranks, siding with Democrats to thwart Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib.
- Tlaib, an outspoken critic of Israel, had called for a ceasefire, while leveling grave accusations of “apartheid” and “genocide” against Israel.
- The resolution was defeated in a 222 to 186 vote, with a notable number of Republicans opposing it.
The halls of Congress witnessed a fracture within the Republican ranks as a number of GOP House members voted alongside Democrats against a resolution that sought to censure Rashida Tlaib for her controversial stance on the Israel-Hamas skirmish.
Introduced by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, the resolution targeted Tlaib’s proposition for a ceasefire and her potent criticism of Israeli policies.
Representative Tlaib, who has frequently found herself at odds with proponents of Israel, championed a resolution last month that underscored the sanctity of human life and condemned the targeting of civilians — a resolution that dovetailed with her accusation of Israel as an “apartheid” state and perpetrating “genocide” against Palestinians.
This accusation comes against the backdrop of a conflict characterized by the deadliest militant attack by Hamas on Israel to date, prompting an unprecedented retaliatory strike by Israel on Gaza. The hostilities resulted in a heavy toll on human life, with casualty figures escalating on both sides.
In an effort to hold Tlaib accountable, Greene’s resolution denounced Tlaib for “antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex.”
This latter charge referenced Tlaib’s address at a Capitol rally advocating for peace amid the ongoing strife.
Defying expectations of a party-line vote, the motion was derailed with the help of 23 Republican lawmakers, rendering the attempt to censure Tlaib unsuccessful.
The unexpected GOP defectors were publicly identified by Greene, who shared the voting roll on X.
List of feckless Republicans that voted WITH Democrats to table my censure resolution against Rashida Tlaib.
This is why Republicans NEVER do anything to stop the communists Democrats or ever hold anyone accountable!!
PATHETIC.
1/2 pic.twitter.com/J8cNqzdC6T— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) November 1, 2023
The list of Republicans included:
- Kelly Armstrong (ND)
- Ken Buck (CO)
- Chuck Edwards (NC)
- Morgan Griffith (VA)
- Glenn Grothman (WI)
- Hageman (WY)
- Darrell Issa (CA)
- Dusty Johnson (SD)
- Doug LaMalfa (CA)
- Thomas Massie (KY)
- Tom McClintock (CA)
- Richard McCormick (GA)
- Max Miller (OH)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA)
- Chip Roy (TX)
- Austin Scott (GA)
- Victoria Spartz (IN)
- Mike Turner (OH)
- Derrick Van Orden (WI)
- Tim Walberg (MI)
- John Moolenaar (MI)
- Bill Huizenga (MI)
- John Duarte (CA)
Greene later noted that Rep. Derrick Van Orden “changed his vote in the record.”
Van Orden changed his vote in the record. pic.twitter.com/mFKuLyYHBA— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) November 2, 2023
In response to the censure attempt, Tlaib said, “I am proud to stand in solidarity with Jewish peace advocates calling for a ceasefire and an end to the violence. I will not be bullied, I will not be dehumanized, and I will not be silenced.”
She further stated, “I will continue to call for ceasefire, for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid, for the release of hostages and those arbitrarily detained, and for every American to be brought home.”
We want to know what you think! Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Patrick A Cross
November 6, 2023 at 6:37 am
Newsflash, Tlaib……..muslims do not want peace. They want Israel and the US destroyed
Sunshine Kid
November 7, 2023 at 11:54 pm
And she IS a muslim.
Richard
November 6, 2023 at 7:12 am
These Republicans are antisemitics. They are backing the terrorist attacks in Israel. They also support Obama because he is a Muslim, a Muslim Brotherhood member and a communist by all of his comments he has listed. The Republicans are not to be trusted anymore than the Democrats. Washington is corrupt.
The NC Taxman
November 6, 2023 at 7:51 am
The only solution is to remove All Hamas members and supporters from this Earth permanently. Then let the Palestinians recreate their government to note they support Israel and each government can live side by side in peace. The only real issue is where can all the Palestinians live without interfering with the borders of Israel?
Robert Pashka
November 6, 2023 at 9:41 am
That won’t work because those calling for the destruction of Israel have publicly stated that their goal is not only the destruction of Israek but also the destruction of ALL Jews !
Daniel Quigley
November 6, 2023 at 7:59 am
Let us Pray that come Reelection time none of those voting with The Terrorist Talib get left out in the cold. It’s a very sad day when members of the American Congress sides with Terrorists and the Antisemitic. Talib is a very outspoken Antisemitic who needs to be Removed from Congress, Have her Citizenship Revolked and Deported to any Muslim country that will take her
ral
November 6, 2023 at 8:31 am
all Democrats are Terrorist and are supporting terrorist and terrorist wars with tax payer’s Dollars. They are also running this country into the ground. America is no longer America. Veterans are not supported in this country. Every department head in the Federal Government are Terrorist low life scum. All are committing treason and should be hung
Donald
November 6, 2023 at 9:43 am
I can see that every congressperson that voted against had their fingers in the air detecting which way the wind was blowing!
Charles Funk
November 6, 2023 at 3:14 pm
It is very disappointing to see how these RINOS vote for other considerations than national security, patriotism, or even distancing themselves from contemptible antisemites such as the Tlaib lady, er, woman.(I do not place her the same category as the other ladies in Congress). Also, the knowledge that such persons populate the ranks of congressional republicans (23, at least) induces me to decline to contribute to the Republican National Committee.
bARB
November 6, 2023 at 3:56 pm
WHAT A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!
iF THEY CANNOT STAND WITH REPUBLICANS ON THIS—WE ARE ALL DOOMED!
Scott E. High
November 20, 2023 at 7:36 pm
If you are going to be a member of the Republican Party, put on your “Big Boy pants” and walk the walk that was the reason that you were elected. This practice of masquerading as belonging to a different political party is just another “dirty trick” that has been foisted on us by the democrats. Add that to the constant (repetitive) lies and the election interference/malfeasance and you have a tidal wave of reasons why the Republicans always seem to come up short. The GOP is blaming themselves for the lack of success in the interim elections yet I have not heard one word about possible collusion and cheating. Until we get our hands around everything that the dems do to cheat their way into office we will never know who should legally be placed in office. That is a “shame on us” issue!