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Historic Censure of Al Green: Bipartisan Condemnation Unfolds

3/7/2025

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Kaptur Censures Green

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur joined Republicans in a historic censure of Texas Democrat Al Green, condemning his disruption of President Trump's speech. Kaptur emphasized that Congress should remain a place for decorum, while Green's protest stemmed from Trump's assertion of a 2024 election mandate. The censure narrowly passed, 224-198, with Green voting "present."

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Jeffries Condemns Ogles

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries fiercely condemned Rep. Andy Ogles for his call to strip Democrats of committee roles over their protests during the censure of Rep. Al Green. The censure, which narrowly passed 224-198, ignited a passionate defense from Democrats, prompting Jeffries to label Ogles a "fraud" and his resolution as futile.

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Kaptur Censures Green

U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur joined Republicans in a historic censure of Texas Democrat Al Green, condemning his disruption of President Trump's speech. Kaptur emphasized that Congress should remain a place for decorum, while Green's protest stemmed from Trump's assertion of a 2024 election mandate. The censure narrowly passed, 224-198, with Green voting "present."

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