{"id":13212,"date":"2025-12-03T13:33:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T13:33:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=13212"},"modified":"2025-12-03T13:33:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T13:33:46","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-house-explodes-in-chaos-votes-flip-in-the-final-seconds-details-in-comments-%f0%9f%91%87-see-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/?p=13212","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 House explodes in chaos \u2014 votes flip in the FINAL seconds! Details in comments \ud83d\udc47\u2026 See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Republican majority in the House of Representatives failed on Tuesday to censure Democratic Del. Stacey Plaskett and remove her from her position on the Intelligence Committee after defections from a handful of GOP members.<\/p>\n<p>Plaskett became embroiled in controversy late last week after House Republicans released materials showing she texted with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.The late-night vote of 209\u2013214 came just hours after the House approved a separate bill directing the Justice Department to release files from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.<\/p>\n<p>Three Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the measure, while another three Republicans voted \u201cpresent.\u201d<br \/>\nIn the days leading up to the vote, the House Oversight Committee began releasing large batches of documents obtained from Epstein\u2019s estate, including text messages and other communications,<\/p>\n<p>The documents included copies of text messages between Epstein and Plaskett as she prepared to question Michael Cohen, former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, during a 2019 congressional hearing, reports noted.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-6\">\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1763612023855-0\" data-google-query-id=\"CKbm4v3DoZEDFYSygwgdkO8VjA\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23156761210\/cafex\/banner_responsive_4_0__container__\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-13213\" src=\"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/451503780_1021241782891020_6406735715621912125_n-4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/451503780_1021241782891020_6406735715621912125_n-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/451503780_1021241782891020_6406735715621912125_n-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/xstorynews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/451503780_1021241782891020_6406735715621912125_n-4.jpg 526w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Republicans quickly responded to the disclosure. Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) introduced a censure resolution alleging that Plaskett had \u201cinappropriately coordinated\u201d with Epstein by receiving suggested lines of questioning and messages of encouragement. The resolution also sought to refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee for further investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Plaskett, a Democrat, serves as the non-voting delegate representing the U.S. Virgin Islands in the House. While she may participate in committee work and other chamber functions, she is not permitted to vote on the House floor.<\/p>\n<p>In a floor speech, Plaskett defended her actions, stating that Epstein was a constituent and that her communications with him were part of her effort to gather information.<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>\u201cI know how to question individuals. I know how to seek information. I have sought information from confidential informants, from murderers, from other individuals because I want the truth,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Republican majority in the House of Representatives failed on Tuesday to censure Democratic Del. 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