In a contentious vote on Tuesday evening, the House of Representatives rejected a resolution to formally censure Democratic Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett over her alleged coordination with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. The vote, which ended 209-214-3, saw three Republicans breaking ranks to vote against censuring Plaskett, aligning with all Democrats in the chamber.
The rejected resolution, pushed by the House Freedom Caucus, aimed to not only censure Plaskett but also remove her from the House Intelligence Committee following the release of documents showing her communication with Epstein. Despite the efforts of some Republicans, the measure failed to gain enough support to pass, leading to a narrow defeat.
This decision has sparked a wave of reactions from both sides of the political spectrum. Some Republicans, like Rep. Lauren Boebert, expressed frustration and disappointment at the outcome, with Boebert even confronting her colleagues on the House floor after the vote. On the other hand, Democrats and some Republicans argued against censuring Plaskett, highlighting the lack of concrete evidence of wrongdoing and the potential for political motivations behind the resolution.
The rejection of the censure resolution has raised questions about the handling of the Epstein scandal and the broader implications for congressional ethics and accountability. Critics of the decision point to the need for a thorough investigation into the allegations against Plaskett and potential ties to Epstein, while supporters argue that the vote reflects a commitment to due process and fairness in addressing such serious accusations.
As the fallout from this vote continues to unfold, it underscores the complex and often polarizing nature of political discourse in the United States. The controversy surrounding Plaskett and her alleged connections to Epstein serves as a reminder of the challenges faced in maintaining transparency and integrity within the halls of power.
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References:
– Twitchy: [Hakeem Jeffries Ignores Reporter’s Question About the D.C. Democrat Linked to Jeffrey Epstein](https://twitchy.com/warren-squire/2025/11/18/hakeem-jeffries-refuses-to-answer-question-about-epstein-pal-plaskett-n2421801)
– The Hill: [House rejects resolution to censure House Democrat over texting Epstein during hearing](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5612077-house-rejects-ensure-house-democrat-plaskett-epstein/)
– Daily Caller: [Republicans Help Kill Resolution To Censure Democrat Linked To Jeffrey Epstein](https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/18/republicans-help-kill-resolution-to-censure-democrat-linked-to-jeffrey-epstein/)
– Washington Times: [House rejects measure to censure Del. Stacey Plaskett over Epstein ‘coordination’](https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/nov/18/house-rejects-measure-censure-del-stacey-plaskett-epstein/)
– Breitbart: [Marlow: Republicans Fell for Democrats’ Epstein Trap](https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/11/18/marlow-republicans-fell-for-democrats-epstein-trap/)
– Daily Caller: [Three Republicans Block Effort To Censure Democrat Linked To Jeffrey Epstein](https://dailycaller.com/2025/11/18/three-republicans-block-effort-to-censure-democrat-linked-to-jeffrey-epstein/)
– The Hill: [Boebert yells at Republicans on House floor after censure of Democrat fails](https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5612208-boebert-republicans-censure-plaskett-mills/)
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