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Five Republican House members joined their Democratic colleagues in a vote to table a censure resolution against Representative LaMonica McIver, which would also have removed the New Jersey Democrat from the Homeland Security Committee.
Why It Matters
The effort, led by GOP Representative Clay Higgins of Louisiana, came after McIver was indicted by a federal grand jury in June on criminal counts stemming from a visit to an immigration detention facility. A physical altercation with law enforcement allegedly occurred, but McIver has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with federal officials.
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What To Know
The House voted 215-207 to table the measure.
The censure resolution stated that McIver is alleged to have slammed her forearm into the body of an HSI officer, in addition to forcibly grabbing the officer. The resolution said body camera and other video evidence supported the allegations made in the federal indictment.
The measure stated that McIver's service on the House Homeland Security Committee is a conflict of interest. The committee's responsibilities include oversight of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which operates the detention center that McIver tried to enter.
McIver said Higgins is "seeking to punish me for doing what he and his caucus are too cowardly to do: conduct real oversight, stand up to this administration, and do our jobs," in a statement responding to the censure and committee removal threat.
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Republicans Voting to Table Censure Resolution
- Representative Don Bacon of Nebraska
- Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska
- Representative Dave Joyce of Ohio
- Representative David Valadao of California
- Representative Mike Turner of Ohio
A spokesperson for Turner said after the vote that the congressman inadvertently voted to table McIver's censure, Politico reported.
Two other Republicans, Representatives Andrew Garbarino of New York and Nathaniel Moran of Texas, voted "present."
What People Are Saying
Representative LaMonica McIver, on X: "The censure attempt against me has failed. Rightfully so. It was a baseless, partisan effort to shut me up. I was not elected to play political games—I was elected to serve. I won't back down. Not now. Not ever."
Representative Chip Roy, on X: "I was prepared to debate this on the floor alongside @RepClayHiggins after we defeated tabling...yet inexplicably it was not defeated. She's on the HOMELAND SECURITY committee & indicted for 'forcibly impeding law enforcement officers.' NUTS!"
What Happens Next
McIver's trial has been scheduled for November.
This article includes reporting by the Associated Press.
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Update 9/3/25, 4:33 p.m. ET: This article was updated with additional information.
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