HOUSTON – Days after Rep. Al Green was removed during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress, leaders from the House of Representatives voted to censure the democratic congressman.
BACKGROUND: Houston Rep. Al Green shouts down Trump during presidential address
The resolution against Green was approved in a mostly party-line vote of 224-198. Ten Democrats voted for it; no Republicans voted against it.
The Houston democrat, who represents Texas’ 9th district, will spoke with KPRC 2 LIVE during our broadcast.
This all came after the Houston lawmaker shook his walking cane at the president. Shortly after Green was removed, he told reporters it was worth it to make his point—even if he was punished.
“It’s worth it to let people know that there are some of us who are going to stand up against this president,” he told reporters on Tuesday, referring to the health care program used by 80 million Americans. “The president was saying he had a mandate, and I was making it clear that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.”
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In the days leading to the censure, Green has doubled down on his actions, saying in a post on X: “Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security.”
Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid pic.twitter.com/xbKArzeLp1
— Congressman Al Green (@RepAlGreen) March 6, 2025
The Associated Press contributed to this report.