What does it mean to censure a politician?

When it comes to political reprimands, there are several options, including expulsion, a vote of no-confidence, or a censure. Of those three, the censure is the least aggressive. It’s also the most common option, but even so, it isn’t utilized that frequently.

A censure is a formal reprimand, but it has very few lasting impacts. Censures are seen most often with state legislatures, political parties, and Congress.

If a person is censured by a government entity, the punishment is symbolic and has no lasting tangible implications. However, being censured by a political party can have more lasting impacts because it could mean the party will no longer financially support the censured party.

Recently, the Republican National Committee censured Reps. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Adam Kinginzer (R-IL), saying they weren’t supporting the RNC’s beliefs. In its censure resolution, the RNC stated it would no longer support the pair as members.

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[JanetHolland-cqzl]

SO IT'S A WASTE OF EVAN MORE TIME AND POSSIBLY MONEY

[rdlegbrigade]

That’s the most useless way to hand down a punishment…..nothing concrete just a be quiet or you’ll get a spanking….

[commentsedited]

So it means nothing then?
Great job from our elected.

[djs]

and now, Teas legislators have censured Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan for his position on school vouchers, and his participation in the impeachment hearing of Atty General Ken Paxton.

[dr.debbiewilliams]

That's what happened to me and my family. It's very severe.

[dr.debbiewilliams]

Yes, it does have lasting effects. It's really messed up my life. Can't even get hired for a job.

[dr.debbiewilliams]

This is neither a solicitation nor an invitation,  this Is the truth. I am and have been completely abstinent for what will be eight years (excluding a few days in 2016) here in Philadelphia PA USA over seven and one half (almost eight) years overall. (with the exception of one day in early 2018 not in Pennsylvania), and never left America). My eldest son (who is diagnosed with a disability, but who I am teaching) is still a virgin (to my absolute very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, best knowledge), and my youngest son is married and expecting a baby girl with his pregnant wife. 05-23-2023 (while I was running for Congress)-02-07-2024 or whenever this stops, nor do we have STI's or STD's, no Cancer, no COVID-19, not LGBTQIA and do not have sex, nor have been sexually active in years, and no longer have a menstrual cycle. I was a virgin when I went to college, and was at home praying on September 11th 2001 as well as election days (normally). I have not been paid by my job with Patriot Home Care, Inc. in over 40 weeks.

[DaveClarkFive]

What a joke. Waste time not doing their jobs l.