House Rebuffs Effort to Censure Republican Congressman Cory Mills

The U.S. House of Representatives has blocked a resolution to formally condemn Representative Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida. The effort was led by fellow Republican Representative Nancy Mace. The censure resolution cited several controversies surrounding Mills this year. These include allegations of assault, harassment, and violations of federal contracting rules. It also accused him of "stolen valor," a term for falsely claiming military honors. Mills has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. The House vote effectively tables the resolution, preventing further immediate action on the measure.