Rep. Ami Bera discusses voting for the censure of Rep. Al Green and Rep. Chrissy Houlahan pushing to censure Rep. Lauren Boebert over comments about Green. Houlahan defends her decision to censure Boebert amidst backlash and criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
Key Points
Rep. Al Green heckled President Trump during his address, leading to his censure
Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized Rep. Al Green, leading to a resolution for her censure
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan defended her decision to censure Boebert despite facing backlash
Pros
Maintaining decorum and proper conduct in the U.S. House of Representatives
Holding representatives accountable for disparaging and derogatory comments
Cons
Internal division within the Democratic Party over censure decisions