No censure for remarks
Today a motion to censure California Democrat Rep. Pete Stark for his remarks about soldiers getting “their heads blown off for the President’s amusement,” failed as 196 House Democrats voted to table a motion offered by Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio.
The resolution stated:
“Resolved, that the Member from California, Mr. Stark, by his despicable conduct, has dishonored himself and brought discredit to the House and merits the censure of the House for the same.”
Here is what Rep. Stark’s hometown newspaper said of his remarks:
“A new low point … The Ugly Moment of the Week goes to Rep. Pete Stark, the Fremont Democrat who has made a career out of minimalist accomplishment and optimal bombast.”