Republican lawmakers consider removing Democratic Rep. Al Green from committee position after he disrupted President Donald Trump's address to Congress. Democratic members oppose further punishment, while Republicans criticize Green's actions.
Key Points
Republican lawmakers open to stripping Green of committee positions
Democratic members oppose further punishment
Calls for a greater majority of members to censure lawmakers
Green was censured by a bipartisan group of House lawmakers
Republican criticism of Green's actions
Pros
Showing respect for American people by speaking for those on Medicare and Medicaid
Cons
Disrupting President Trump's joint address to Congress