(VitalNews.org) – House Republicans showed Democrats what real accountability looks like by punishing and censuring Representative Al Green (D-TX) for his outrageous outburst during President Trump’s congressional address.
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In a bipartisan vote of 224-198, lawmakers formally rebuked Green for his disrespectful behavior, making him the first member ever censured for heckling a presidential speech.
Representative Dan Newhouse (R-WA) introduced the resolution to censure Green swiftly after the Democrat shouted, “You have no mandate!” during President Trump’s address to Congress.
Green’s disruption was so severe that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) ordered the sergeant-at-arms to remove him from the chamber after multiple warnings to maintain decorum.
Ten Democrats broke ranks with their party to support the censure, recognizing that Green’s behavior crossed a line.
The formal rebuke, though not removing Green from office, represents a significant blow to his reputation and standing in Congress.
Green is now the 28th lawmaker in U.S. history to receive this severe form of congressional discipline.
During the censure proceedings, Green and fellow Democrats attempted to protest by singing “We Shall Overcome” as the resolution was read.
This theatrical display only underscored Green’s lack of remorse, as he has repeatedly defended his actions rather than apologized for his disruptive behavior.
Speaker Johnson firmly defended the decision to remove Green during the President’s speech, emphasizing the importance of respecting the institutions. He ordered, “Restore order,” as Green refused to yield.
Ultimately, when the Democrat continued his outburst, Johnson directed security to “Remove this gentleman from the chamber.”
Predictably, some Democrats attempted to deflect by complaining about past Republican reactions to Biden’s speeches.
Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) lamented, “Nobody apologized for interrupting Joe Biden time and again,” conveniently ignoring the severity and uniqueness of Green’s disruption compared to typical audience reactions like applause or groans.
Today’s censure sends a powerful message that Congress will not tolerate childish tantrums that undermine the dignity of presidential addresses.
As President Trump works to unite the country and implement his America First agenda, this formal rebuke of Green is a reminder that the American people expect their representatives to behave with the decorum befitting their office.
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