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politics2 years ago

"Political Showdown: Balint's Resolution Against Greene Abruptly Withdrawn as Republicans Join Democrats to Kill Tlaib Censure"

U.S. Representative Becca Balint, a Democrat from Vermont, unexpectedly withdrew her motion to censure Republican colleague Marjorie Taylor Greene during a House floor session. Balint had initially introduced the motion in July, seeking to reprimand Greene for her racist, homophobic, transphobic, and antisemitic remarks and conspiracy theories. Balint's decision to withdraw the motion came after Greene introduced her own censure resolution against Representative Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan. Balint, with the support of House Democratic leadership, had hoped to force a vote and receive bipartisan support to address the extremism within the Republican Party. However, before any votes could be cast, both resolutions were pulled.

politics2 years ago

"Democrat Becca Balint Takes Action Against Marjorie Taylor Greene with Censure"

Democratic representative Becca Balint has moved to force a vote on her resolution to censure far-right politician Marjorie Taylor Greene over her hurtful comments and actions, including promoting racism, antisemitism, LGBTQ hate speech, and conspiracy theories. Balint accuses Greene of trying to take away her rights as a gay American. The resolution lists around 40 points of grievance against Greene and will be considered on the House floor next week.

politics2 years ago

"House Democrats and Republicans clash over censuring Greene and Tlaib"

Democratic Rep. Becca Balint has moved to force a vote on her resolution to censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene over her controversial comments. Balint's resolution lists around 40 points of grievance against Greene, including her specific comments and actions. Balint criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for allowing Greene to bring a resolution against Rep. Rashida Tlaib earlier in the day. It is unlikely that the House will directly vote on the resolution, but instead vote on a procedural move to table it. Greene has been reprimanded by House Democrats in the past but not officially censured.