"Words taken down."That term of art may not mean much off Capitol Hill.But it’s a phrase which usually signals there’s a ruckus in the House of Representatives.The House witnessed one such melee recently.
Lawmakers debated a war powers resolution for Lebanon.Rep.
Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., pushed the measure, hoping to restrict President Donald Trump’s conflict in Iran.Especially as other places in the region emerge as flashpoints.Tlaib, a Palestinian-America, is one of only two Muslim women in Congress.
She is one of the most controversial members of Congress.And she often speaks out against Israel."We must end U.S.
participation in the Israeli apartheid regime’s invasion of Lebanon.The Israeli military continues to target journalists like Amal Khalil and use our tax dollars to commit war crimes," said Tlaib.RASHIDA TLAIB HIT WITH HOUSE CENSURE THREAT, ACCUSED OF 'CELEBRATING TERRORISM' IN PRO-PALESTINIAN SPEECHRep.
Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., is pushing the federal government to recognize and enforce numerous rights for the homeless population, including the right of "freedom from harassment" from law enforcement and property owners.(AP Photo/J.
Scott Applewhite)But the House floor devolved into a verbal fracas when Rep.Max Miller, R-Ohio, tore into Tlaib, attacking her personally and mentioning Hezbollah during the floor debate."Its members are butchers that you like to hang out with to a certain extent," charged Miller, who is Jewish.
"Yes, you advocate for terrorists on a daily basis.You advocate for a terrorist regime every single day."Tlaib hollered at Miller from across the chamber, but it wasn’t clear what she said since the Michigan Democrat wasn’t on mic."Oh, I'm sorry.
Are we getting a little emotional?" chided Miller.Tlaib erupted, at that, shouting even more loudly at Miller.Rep.Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., presided over the debate from the dais.
Obernolte had enough of the verbal judo and slammed down the gavel."Colleagues, this is a serious...