A vote to censure Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) collapsed in the U.S. House of Representatives after four Republicans joined Democrats to block the measure. The 214-213 decision ended a bid led by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) to formally condemn Omar for criticizing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk and strip her of committee roles.

Mace accused Omar of mocking Kirk’s death, citing social media posts and an interview where she allegedly “smeared” him. Omar denied making the remarks, noting the resolution lacked direct quotes from her. The four Republicans who opposed the censure—Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN), Rep. Mike Mills, and others—argued the move violated First Amendment rights.

Burchett called the outcome “unbelievable,” while Mace expressed frustration, claiming the GOP’s reluctance to act was “gross” and “disappointing.” She later shared the names of the four lawmakers with President Donald Trump. Flood, another opposing Republican, warned that censuring Omar could backfire on Republicans in a Democratic-controlled Congress.

Omar praised the four Republicans for defending free speech, stating she hoped Mace “gets the help she needs.” The measure’s failure left unresolved tensions over political discourse and accountability.