Tlaib Triggers Rare Rule After Republican Accuses Her of Defending Terrorists

Tlaib moved quickly to invoke the House’s formal remedy

After an hour of delay, Miller still would not apologize or withdraw his statement.

“The words of the gentleman from Ohio contain an allegation that the gentlewoman from Michigan is a ‘butcher’ and affiliated with a terrorist organization. Such remarks impugn the patriotism and loyalty of the member of the House,” Obernolte said.

Obernolte declared the remarks “contain personalities and are not in order” and ordered them stricken from the record. Advertisement The House sanctioned Miller and suspended him from speaking for the rest of the day.