Ten Democrats joined with House Republicans on Thursday to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress this week — a formal condemnation of the Texas Democrat’s actions.
The 10 Democrats who voted with Republicans to censure Green were: Ami Bera of California, Ed Case of Hawaii, Jim Costa of California, Laura Gillen of New York, Jim Himes of Connecticut, Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania, Marcy Kaptur of Ohio, Jared Moskowitz of Florida, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington and Tom Suozzi of New York.
It remains to be seen whether Green faces further reprimand for his actions, as a group of conservative lawmakers plans to file a measure to strip the congressman of his committee assignments. The House Freedom Caucus said they expect that to be brought to the floor next week. Lawmakers ultimately voted 224-198 to censure Green, with the congressman and freshman Democrat Rep. Shomari Figures of Alabama voting “present.”
Why, just why. Don’t they realize Green is largely signaling to us that he’s on our side and to have some hope? And by voting against him they’re signaling they’re not on our side?
I wish I could afford to move to their districts just to vote them out
Oh good, less traitors to suss out now that they’ve revealed themselves
Can’t have people pointing out the emperor having no clothes
