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House Divided: Censure Battles Fuel Legislative Dysfunction

11/22/2025

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Story summary

Lawmakers engage in censure battles that consume floor time and escalate tensions in the House.
Speaker Mike Johnson aimed to refocus on legislation, but disruptions continue as members rebuke each other.
Rep. Don Bacon and Rep. Don Beyer proposed rule changes requiring a 60% majority for censure actions to curb dysfunction.
House leaders are open to reform discussions due to ongoing controversies, including the indictment of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.

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Story summary

Lawmakers engage in censure battles that consume floor time and escalate tensions in the House.
Speaker Mike Johnson aimed to refocus on legislation, but disruptions continue as members rebuke each other.
Rep. Don Bacon and Rep. Don Beyer proposed rule changes requiring a 60% majority for censure actions to curb dysfunction.
House leaders are open to reform discussions due to ongoing controversies, including the indictment of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick.