In a dramatic turn of events, the House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night descended into chaos and disorder as tensions flared and lawmakers clashed over personal comments. The clash primarily involved Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed his disappointment over the chaotic scene, stating, "It was not a good look for Congress." He called for better emotional control and urged lawmakers to focus on completing their job effectively. The top Republican in Congress emphasized the importance of maintaining decorum in the House and called for members on both sides to engage in discussions about maintaining the tradition.

The ruckus arose during the committee's markup on a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to provide the audio recording of President Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. However, the uproar had nothing to do with the resolution and instead revolved around personal remarks exchanged between Greene and Ocasio-Cortez.

The conflict began when Greene took a jab at Democrat Representative Jasmine Crockett's appearance, specifically mentioning her "fake eyelashes". Democrats demanded that Greene's comment be stricken from the record and called for her to be silenced for the rest of the proceedings. Greene, on the other hand, adamantly refused to apologize, causing tensions to escalate.

Ocasio-Cortez swiftly condemned Greene's attack on Crockett's physical appearance and engaged in a heated exchange with the Georgia Republican. The proceedings quickly devolved into chaos, with lawmakers shouting over each other and repeated attempts to force Greene to apologize. House Oversight Committee chair James Comer struggled to restore order and briefly called for a recess to address the situation appropriately.

The commotion was not limited to Greene and Ocasio-Cortez. Republican Representative Anna Paulina Luna took a swipe at Democratic committee members, insinuating their reluctance to work. This remark drew a response from Democrat Representative Dan Goldman, who questioned the Republicans' commitment by referencing their absence from Capitol Hill due to former President Donald Trump's trial in New York.

The chaotic scene continued, with Greene challenging Ocasio-Cortez to a debate and Luna making further remarks about the judge overseeing Trump's trial. Greene, undeterred, even commented on her own physique as she turned 50 this month. A vote to strike Greene's comments failed along party lines, allowing her to continue speaking.

Despite the disorder, the GOP-led House Oversight Committee eventually voted 24-20 in favor of a report recommending a contempt of Congress resolution against Attorney General Merrick Garland for his failure to provide the requested audio recordings. The resolution will now proceed to the full House for a vote.

The events that unfolded during the markup highlighted the deep divisions and heated personal exchanges within Congress. The heated confrontations overshadowed the important matter at hand, reflecting poorly on the institution and the lawmakers involved.