Paul Gosar would be the first censured Congressman in over a decade

Rep. Paul Gosar faced widespread condemnation after he shared an animated video that showed him killing Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

account and use his official congressional resources in the House of Representatives to further violence against elected officials goes beyond the pale."

"Violence against women in politics is a global phenomenon meant to silence women and discourage them from seeking positions of authority and participating in public life, with women of color disproportionately impacted. Minority Leader [Kevin] McCarthy's silence is tacit approval and just as dangerous.", Rep. Jackie Speir , Rep. Jim Cooper , Rep. Brenda Lawrence , Rep. Sylva Garcia , Rep. Veronica Escobar , Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz , Rep. Rashida Tlaib , Rep.

In order to successfully censure a House member, a majority needs to pass it through a floor vote. The Democrats hold a 221-213 majority overConsidered a serious punishment short of expulsion, and formally registers the House's disapproval of a Representative's misconduct.

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Democrats move to censure GOP Rep. Paul Gosar over violent anime videoA group of House Democrats say they plan to introduce a resolution to censure Rep. Gosar for posting an edited animated video that depicts him killing Rep. Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Biden.
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