Full List of Republicans Who Refused to Censure Rashida Tlaib

Investigative Reporter

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A number of House Republicans voted with Democrats against a resolution to censure Rashida Tlaib.

The resolution was introduced by Marjorie Taylor Greene and moved to censure the Democratic Representative over her response to the Israel-Hamas war.

Tlaib, a staunch Israel critic, has been condemned by some of her colleagues like Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Ritchie Torres and Josh Gottheimer.

She was among U.S. legislators who last month introduced a congressional resolution urging "an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestine".

Rashida Tlaib and Marjorie Taylor-Greene — Left: Rashida Tlaib attends the Congressional Picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 19, 2023 in Washington, DC. Right: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks with reporters outside of a meeting... Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

"All human life is precious, and the targeting of civilians, no matter their faith or ethnicity, is a violation of international humanitarian law," the proposed resolution read.

While condemning violence on both sides, she has also accused Israel of creating "apartheid" conditions in Gaza and committing "genocide" against Palestinians.

On October 7, Hamas led the deadliest Palestinian militant attack on Israel in history. Israel subsequently launched its heaviest ever airstrikes on Gaza, followed by ground operations. As of Thursday, the Palestinian death toll had passed 7,300, the Associated Press reported, citing the Health Ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza. More than 1,400 people were killed in Israel during the Hamas incursion, according to the Israeli government, the AP said.

Greene said her measure censured Tlaib for "antisemitic activity, sympathizing with terrorist organizations and leading an insurrection at the United States Capitol Complex," referring to an October 18 rally at the Capitol Tlaib spoke at, calling for a ceasefire.

But with 13 Democrats abstaining and 23 Republicans voting to kill the motion, it was not passed, with with the final tally 222 to 186.

Taylor Greene posted a photo of the voting roll call on X, formerly Twitter, showing the Republicans who voted to kill the motion.

List of feckless Republicans that voted WITH Democrats to table my censure resolution against Rashida Tlaib.

This is why Republicans NEVER do anything to stop the communists Democrats or ever hold anyone accountable!!

PATHETIC.

1/2 pic.twitter.com/J8cNqzdC6T
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene?? (@RepMTG) November 1, 2023

They are:

Rep. Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota

Rep. Ken Buck of Colorado

Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina

Rep. Morgan Griffith of Virginia

Rep. Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin

Rep. Hageman of Wyoming

Rep. Darrell Issa of California

Rep. Dusty Johnson of South Dakota

Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California

Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky

Rep. Tom McClintock of California

Rep. Richard McCormick of Georgia

Rep. Max Miller of Ohio

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas

Rep. Austin Scott of Georgia

Rep. Victoria Spartz of Indiana

Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio

Rep. Derrick Van Orden of Wisconsin

Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan

Rep. John Moolenaar of Michigan

Rep. Bill Huizenga of Michigan

Rep. John Duarte of California

In a statement last week, Tlaib responded to Taylor Greene's efforts to censure her.

She said: "I am proud to stand in solidarity with Jewish peace advocates calling for a ceasefire and an end to the violence. I will not be bullied, I will not be dehumanized, and I will not be silenced."

She added: "I will continue to call for ceasefire, for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid, for the release of hostages and those arbitrarily detained, and for every American to be brought home."

Newsweek has contacted Tlaib and Taylor Greene by email to comment on this story.