In a bizarre moment caught on camera during the debate over President Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) was seen grabbing the backside of a fellow Republican on the House floor.
The incident happened just after an amendment vote failed. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) was seen speaking with a colleague when Burchett walked by, reached out, and grabbed the other congressman’s rear. The mystery lawmaker was only visible from behind.
Burchett turned and laughed after the incident, waving at the stunned colleague.
Caught on Camera
A video clip of the incident went viral online.
Congressman seen on camera groping colleague’s rear end during vote on the House floor. pic.twitter.com/ZJuhNwGTdm
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While no one in Congress has publicly addressed it, the clip sparked jokes across social media — with many shrugging it off as harmless horseplay between colleagues.
Some compared it to athletes giving a “good game” pat. Others pointed out that Congress should be more focused on passing historic legislation than clowning around.
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