Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to stop a motion that would have removed Republican Representative Cory Mills from two key committees. The decision came through a rare instance of cooperation between many Democrats and Republicans. The motion was linked to an investigation into allegations against Mills, which he denies.
Key Facts
- House Democrats and Republicans voted together to stop removing Rep. Cory Mills from committees.
- The vote moved the issue to the House Ethics Committee for investigation.
- The investigation involves allegations of domestic abuse, stolen valor, and financial misconduct.
- The vote count to refer the measure was 310 in favor and 103 against.
- 106 Democrats joined 204 Republicans in voting to refer the censure measure.
- Eight Republicans and 95 Democrats voted against stopping the censure process.
- Both parties are increasingly concerned about the frequent use of censure in politics.
- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, involved in separate legal issues, did not vote.
