These 20 Republicans saved Adam Schiff from censure over Trump-Russia 'lies'
The 225-196 vote effectively killed the resolution against Schiff
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Twenty Republicans in the House of Representatives sided with most Democrats Wednesday in voting to set aside a resolution that would have censured Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., for insisting that former President Donald Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 election.
The 225-196 vote effectively killed the resolution introduced by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., and included two other Republican lawmakers voting "present" along with five Democrats.
Here are the 20 Republicans who voted not to move forward with the measure:
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Rep. Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D.
Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore.
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ADAM SCHIFF DODGES BULLET: HOUSE VOTES AGAINST BILL CENSURING HIM FOR TRUMP-RUSSIA ‘LIES’
Rep. Adam Schiff attends a business meeting prior to a hearing on border security on Capitol Hill, Feb. 1, 2023. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa.
Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rep. Garret Graves, R-La.
Rep. Thomas Kean, R-N.J.
Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rep. Young Kim, R-Calif.
Rep. Michael Lawler, R-N.Y.
Rep. Tom McClintock, R-Calif.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rep. Marcus Molinaro, R-N.Y.
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Reps. Young Kim, Rep. Juan Ciscomani and Rep. Thomas Massie (AP/House of Representatives)
Rep. Michael Simpson, R-Idaho
Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio
Rep. David Valadao, R-Calif.
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Prior to the vote, Massie said he opposed the idea of a fine against Schiff — the resolution recommended a $16 million fine but did not require it.
"Adam Schiff acted unethically but if a resolution to fine him $16 million comes to the floor I will vote to table it. (vote against it)," he tweeted Wednesday.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Former President Donald Trump, with Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, greets supporters during a visit to East Palestine, Ohio, following the Norfolk Southern freight train derailment on Feb. 22, 2023. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
"The Constitution says the House may make its own rules but we can’t violate other (later) provisions of the Constitution," he added. "A $16 million fine is a violation of the 27th and 8th amendments."
It wasn’t clear late Wednesday whether House Republicans might try again with a resolution against Schiff that leaves out all mentions of possible fines.
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