“Squad” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) avoided a vote of censure in the House over a history of anti-Israel remarks and participation in pro-Palestinian protests last month that spilled into Capitol office buildings.
The lower house on Wednesday night voted 222-186 to block a resolution to censure Tlaib after Rep. Firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) introduced the measure last week.
Every Democrat voted to table the resolution, along with Michigan GOP Reps. John Moolenaar, Tim Walberg and Bill Huizenga and 20 other Republican lawmakers.
Thirteen other Democrats and 11 Republicans were absent.
After Greene introduced a resolution to censure Tlaib, Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) responded by forcing a vote to impeach Greene in a tit-for-tat exchange on the House floor last week.
But shortly after the vote to impeach Tlaib was killed, Democrats canceled their plans to vote on a resolution to impeach Greene.
“Given the fact that this conference voted unanimously to deny the election, there is a question as to whether my resolution to censure Rep. Greene can pass with the necessary votes from ‘moderate’ Republicans,” Balint said in a statement announcing his withdrawal. return his resolve.
“Tonight, when 23 Republicans said ‘no’ to the bigotry of Rep. Greene, I see this situation a little differently. I want to thank them for doing the right thing. And I will withhold the vote for now,” said Balint.
Greene’s resolution blamed Tlaib for “antisemitic activities, sympathizing with terrorist organizations, and leading an insurrection in the United States Capitol Complex.”
“Squad” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) avoided a censure vote in the House over her history of antisemitic remarks. Getty Images Rep. Firebrand Marjorie Taylor Green (R-Ga.) has introduced a resolution to censure Tlaib.AP
The Michigan Democrat has made controversial statements about the Holocaust, amplifying slogans from the Palestine Liberation Organization calling for the destruction of Israel and saying the Jewish state has an “apartheid government.”
Tlaib, 47, also denounced Israel’s “occupation” of the Palestinian territories a day after Hamas terrorists attacked from the Gaza Strip on October 7 to rape, maim, burn and kill civilians.
The jihadists killed more than 1,400 – at least 33 of whom were American citizens. More than 200 civilians were also taken hostage.
Tlaib denounced Israel’s “occupation” of the Palestinian territories a day after Hamas terrorists attacked from the Gaza Strip on October 7 to rape, mutilate, burn and kill civilians.AP
“[I]Instead of denouncing the horrors of Hamas slaughtering Israel and demanding the release of all hostages held by Hamas, Rashida Tlaib stated on October 8, 2023, ”The path to the future must include lifting the blockade, ending the occupation, and dismantling apartheid. a system that creates inhuman and suffocating conditions that can lead to resistance,” the resolution notes.
It also drew attention to his participation in pro-Palestinian protests organized by the left-wing group Jewish Voice for Peace, which swarmed the Cannon House Office Building on October 18 to demand a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
The demonstration “followed Hezbollah’s order to carry out an ‘unprecedented day of rage’ following the explosion at a Gaza hospital,” according to Greene’s resolution.
It also drew attention to his participation in a pro-Palestinian protest organized by the left-wing group Jewish Voice for Peace, which swarmed the Cannon House Office Building on October 18.AP
Tlaib refused to blame Palestinian Islamic Jihad for the rocket that hit al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City — even though US intelligence and Israel Defense confirmed a terrorist group linked to Hamas was responsible for the blast.
The resolution, which also referred Tlaib’s actions to the House Ethics and Foreign Affairs Committee, was co-sponsored by Reps. John Carter and Randy Weber of Texas, Mike Collins of Georgia, Mary Miller of Illinois, Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, Burgess Owens of Utah , Jeff Duncan of South Carolina and Mike Rogers of Alabama.
Balint’s resolution was withdrawn from consideration after a vote to censure Tlaib failed.
“Tonight, we proved that fighting bullies works. By not allowing repeated offenses Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is not cataloged or unregulated, we defeat a resolution full of lies and Islamophobia,” Balint said in a statement.
“I celebrate the fact that the truth is out about my friend and colleague Rep. Rashida Tlaib. We cannot allow one of us to be criticized for something that is completely fabricated and racist. I was surprised–when on the floor–some Republicans voted with us to table the hateful and untruthful condemnation resolution brought by Rep. Greene against Rep. Tlaib.”
Balint warned that he may withdraw his vote of censure against Greene “at any time if we see the continued despicable rhetoric from Rep. Greene and his friends.”
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