In a bold move, first-term Democratic Representative Becca Balint of Vermont is pressing for a vote on her resolution to censure controversial Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The resolution, which lists around 40 points of grievance against Greene, aims to hold her accountable for her numerous controversial comments and actions. Balint's move comes in response to Greene's own attempt to force a vote on censuring Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.

Balint introduced the privileged resolution on Thursday, granting the House two legislative days to consider it on the chamber floor when it reconvenes next Wednesday. The resolution, initially proposed in July, meticulously outlines Greene's specific comments and the dates on which she made them. One of the most recent points of contention was Greene's display of images of Hunter Biden during a House hearing.

During her passionate speech on the House floor, Balint criticized newly appointed Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, for allowing Greene to bring forward a resolution "riddled with lies and falsehoods" about her colleague. Balint emphasized her concern over Greene's divisive tactics, stating, "It seems to be her only purpose is to sic Americans after other Americans, to fan more hatred, to fan more dissension and fear-mongering. We have got to have a bottom here."

Balint further accused Johnson, known for his opposition to same-sex marriage, of attempting to strip away her rights as a gay American. Greene's office has yet to respond to requests for comment regarding the resolution.

Although it is unlikely that the House will directly vote on the resolution, as it is more likely to proceed with a procedural move to table it, Balint remains resolute in her mission to hold Greene accountable for her actions. When asked if she discussed the resolution with any Republicans, Balint expressed disappointment, stating, "If they can't vote for it, they have no moral compass."

Greene has previously faced reprimands from House Democrats but has not been officially censured by the House. Balint's resolution addresses a range of issues, including Greene's visit to Jan. 6 inmates in a Washington jail, her derogatory references to Muslim members of Congress as part of the "Jihad Squad," and her participation in a white nationalist event - although Greene claimed ignorance about its ties to white nationalism and condemned its leader. The resolution also highlights Greene's contentious comparison of COVID-19 vaccinations to Nazis forcing Jewish people to wear stars, among other grievances.

In 2021, Greene was stripped of her committee assignments as a consequence of endorsing conspiracy theories and liking a Facebook comment calling for the assassination of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Balint duly referenced this in her resolution, seeking to further underscore the need for accountability.

As the resolution gains attention, the outcome remains uncertain. However, the efforts of Balint and others highlight the increasing demand for accountability and ethical governance within the House of Representatives.