Nancy Mace to force censure vote against fellow House Republican
In a dramatic turn of events within the House of Representatives, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is set to introduce a resolution to censure fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) on Wednesday night. This move comes on the heels of Mace’s accusations against Mills of “stolen valor,” a term used to describe individuals who falsely claim military honors or service. Mace’s resolution will be introduced as a privileged measure, compelling House GOP leaders to schedule a vote within two legislative days, potentially as early as Wednesday evening during the House’s vote series. This situation has escalated tensions within the GOP, particularly as it follows a failed attempt to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett (D-V.I.) over her connections to Jeffrey Epstein, which faced backlash from both sides of the aisle.
The backdrop of this conflict reveals a growing trend of censure resolutions being used as a political tool within Congress. Mace’s accusations against Mills include claims of misrepresentation regarding his military service and alleged criminal behavior against women. In a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Mace cited “credible accusations” supporting her claims, including a statement from a general who purportedly recommended Mills for a Bronze Star, asserting he never signed or reviewed the recommendation. In response, Mills’ office has firmly denied any wrongdoing, claiming that there was no backroom deal to avoid censure and expressing surprise at Mace’s actions, especially since he had previously supported the censure of Plaskett.
As the situation unfolds, the motivations behind Mace’s censure resolution remain somewhat ambiguous. The House’s increasing reliance on censure as a response to intra-party disputes raises questions about the implications for party unity and governance. As Republicans navigate these internal conflicts, the outcome of Mace’s resolution could set a precedent for how the party handles allegations of misconduct and the use of censure as a political weapon. With both sides on high alert, the House is bracing for what could be a contentious vote that reflects deeper divisions within the Republican Party.
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Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., is planning to force a vote on censuring a fellow
House Republican
on Wednesday night.
Two sources told Fox News Digital that Mace will introduce a censure resolution against Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., after accusing him of stolen valor on X on Tuesday night.
Mace is planning to introduce the censure as a privileged resolution, Fox News Digital is told, meaning
House GOP leaders
will have two legislative days — by the end of session on Friday — to hold a chamber-wide vote on the measure.
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Her resolution is likely to come up during the House’s only vote series of the day on Wednesday, which is scheduled for the 8 p.m. hour.
House Democrats had threatened to pursue a retaliatory censure against Mills Tuesday evening in response to Republicans trying to
censure Del. Stacey Plaskett
, D-V.I., the Virgin Islands’ nonvoting representative in the House, over her ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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The Plaskett censure failed after three House Republicans voted “no” and three more voted “present,” however, along with every Democrat rejecting the measure. Democrats did not appear to pursue the censure against Mills after that.
Mace had accused Mills of participating in a “backroom deal” at the time to avoid a censure, adding, “I have the General who ‘recommended’ him for the Bronze Star on record saying he never wrote it, never read it and never personally signed it.”
Mills’ office told Fox News Digital there was never a deal, however, and had expected
his censure
to move forward on Tuesday night. He also voted in favor of censuring Plaskett.
The main motivation behind Mace’s censure resolution is not yet clear. But Mace sent a letter to Speaker
Mike Johnson
, R-La., on Wednesday accusing Mills of “credible accusations he misrepresented his military service” and “credible accusations of having committed crimes against women.”
Mills has previously denied wrongdoing in reports of both sets of allegations.
Fox News Digital reached out to Mills’ spokesperson for comment on Mace’s plans.
