House Republicans repel pressure to remove lawmakers: United States

3 years ago

House Republicans repel pressure to remove lawmakers: United States

A US Republican lawmaker whose social media posts have provoked outrage will not be stripped of her committee posts by the party leadership.

House of Representatives Republican leader Kevin McCarthy disavowed Marjorie Taylor Greene's remarks, but noted they came before she was elected.

Democrats, who control the chamber, said they would vote to expel Mrs Greene from her committees on Thursday.Republicans are now seeking to oust a Democratic lawmaker from committees.