The House of Representatives narrowly voted on Wednesday to table a resolution to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) over her recent comments regarding Charlie Kirk.
The move to table the measure passed by a vote of 214 to 213, effectively blocking it from advancing to a full House-wide vote.
Four House Republicans joined Democrats in voting to table the resolution.
Those Republicans were Reps. Mike Flood (NE), Tom McClintock (CA), Jeff Hurd (CO), and Cory Mills (FL).
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) had introduced the resolution on Tuesday, using the “privileged” designation to force House leaders to consider it within two legislative days.
Mace’s resolution followed Omar’s remarks days after Kirk’s assassination, which drew widespread criticism from conservatives.
McClintock explained his vote against the measure in a statement to Fox News Digital.
While condemning Omar’s words, he said his opposition was grounded in First Amendment protections.
“Ilhan Omar’s comments regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk are vile and contemptible. They deserve the harshest criticism of every man and woman of good will. But this disgusting and hateful speech is still speech and is protected by our First Amendment,” McClintock said.
He added, “Censure is formal punishment by the House and we