Rogue House Republicans help Dems kill a vote to censure LaMonica McIver in shock result
Summary
House Democrats, with support from some Republicans, halted a vote to censure Rep. LaMonica McIver from New Jersey. The censure concerned McIver's alleged clash with ICE officers, but she denies wrongdoing and claims the charges are politically motivated.Key Facts
- Rep. LaMonica McIver is accused of assaulting law enforcement but denies any wrongdoing.
- A vote to censure her was blocked by House Democrats and some Republicans.
- Five Republicans voted with Democrats to prevent the censure, and two Republicans voted "present."
- The censure resolution argued that McIver's role on the Homeland Security Committee was a conflict of interest.
- The incident involved McIver and others trying to visit a migrant detention center but being denied access.
- It is claimed McIver elbowed an officer, but she says she was the one assaulted.
- Rep. Clay Higgins from Louisiana pushed for the censure vote despite it bypassing GOP leadership.
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