Ten Democrats Align with Republicans to Censure Al Green – One America News Network
OAN Staff James Meyers
12:48 PM – Thursday, March 6, 2025
House members have voted to censure Texas Democrat Representative Al Green after his ejection from President Donald Trump’s address during a joint session of Congress for repeated disruptive conduct.
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A “censure” represents a formal disapproval expressed through a resolution passed by majority vote.
On Thursday, 10 Democrats collaborated with Republicans to vote 224-198 in favor of the censure. Green himself voted ‘present,’ alongside first-term Representative Shomari Figures, (D-Ala.).
“Al Green’s juvenile outburst underlines the disorder and dysfunction within the Democrat party since President Trump’s significant victory in November and his administration’s accomplishments since then,” stated House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) to Fox News.
However, before the formal censure could be announced, Democrats disrupted the proceedings on the House Floor by gathering around Green and singing “We Shall Overcome.”
This led Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to call a recess after repeated attempts to quell the protests failed.
But the drama didn’t end there.
Subsequently, several Democrats, including “Squad” member Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), got into a heated exchange with Republican members.
The 10 Democrats who supported the censure of Green include Reps. Ed Case (D-Hawaii), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.), Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.), Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.), Jim Costa (D-Calif.), Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.), and Ami Bera (D-Calif.).
Republicans responded quickly by introducing competing resolutions to censure Green on Wednesday, drafting three distinct texts within mere hours.
Moreover, the House Freedom Caucus threatened to censure any Democrats protesting Trump’s speech, with Representative Troy Nehls (R-Texas) proposing his own censure resolution against Green that garnered support from over 30 House GOP members.
GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse termed his resolution as “privileged” on the House floor on Wednesday, enabling House leaders to address the bill within two legislative days.
The Texas Republican told Fox News Digital following the vote: “President Trump’s address to Congress was not a debate or forum; he was invited by the speaker to communicate his agenda to the American public. The conduct by my colleague from Texas breached the decorum rules of the House and requires accountability.”
A Democratic effort to hinder the resolution from being voted on fell short on Wednesday. Green himself opted to vote “present.”
During Trump’s congressional address on Tuesday, Democrats displayed both silent and vocal disapproval toward his remarks.
The silent protests included holding black paddle signs aimed at condemning President Trump, Elon Musk, and his administration’s policies, which drew ridicule from social media followers and leftist talk show hosts like Stephen Colbert and Symone Sanders-Townsend.
Democrats also faced significant backlash for failing to applaud when Trump recognized 13-year-old cancer survivor Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel as an honorary Secret Service agent—whose family noted that he had long aspired to be a police officer.
Concurrently, Johnson publicly called on Democrats to side with Republicans in support of the censure on Thursday.
“In spite of my numerous warnings, he declined to halt his antics, which compelled me to remove him from the chamber,” Johnson remarked on X. “He knowingly violated House regulations, and an expeditious censure vote is a fitting response. Any Democrat wishing to regain the regard of the American people should collaborate with House Republicans in this endeavor.”
In defense, Green upheld his actions on Wednesday.
“I heard the speaker indicating that I should cease. I chose not to, and this was intentional. It was not a momentary emotional outburst,” Green contended, attempting to portray himself as a principled social justice champion.
“In matters of conscience, one must be prepared to endure consequences. I have stated that I will accept whatever repercussions arise, because I believe that no one in the wealthiest nation on Earth should be deprived of quality healthcare.”
The United States ranks as the 9th wealthiest country worldwide, according to 2024 information from Global Finance.
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