Adam Schiff dodges bullet: House votes
against bill censuring him for Trump-Russia 'lies'
Posted By: Moritz55, 6/14/2023 6:40:26 PM
The House of Representatives on Wednesday voted against the idea of censuring and condemning Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., for insisting that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election. In a 225-196 vote, lawmakers decided to set aside the censure resolution against Schiff, effectively killing it and preventing a vote on passage. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., was opposed by 20 Republicans as two other GOP lawmakers voted "present" along with five Democrats. The resolution was known to be on shaky ground with some Republicans. One expected "no" vote, Rep. Tom Massie, R-Ky., said he opposed the idea of a fine against Schiff
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Republican Reps! đ If youâre not going squishy, youâre virtue-signaling (as in this case) instead of coming up with a proposal a majority can support. While I like the idea of charging Schiff $16 million, it would have been wiser to stick with âjustâcensuring Schiff.