House moves to censure Tlaib over Israel rhetoric

The House late Tuesday passed a GOP measure to formally reprimand Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) over her outspoken criticism of Israel, with some Democrats joining all Republicans to support the censure.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) had moved to censure Tlaib for what he called “promoting false narratives” about the Palestinian militant group Hamas’ attack on Israel and for “calling for the destruction of the state of Israel.” It’s a more targeted measure after a similar attempt to censure Tlaib failed last week.

Although censures are generally read aloud to the lawmaker on the House floor, the measure passed Tuesday night did not include language to require that step. Four Republicans voted against the measure and 22 Democrats for it, with the final tally coming to 234-188, as four lawmakers voted present.