Ten Democrats collaborated with Republicans to censure Representative Al Green for his protest during a speech by former President Trump.

Ten Democrats collaborated with House Republicans on Thursday to formally censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier this week, marking an official disapproval of the Texas Democrat's conduct.

This vote underscores the rifts within the Democratic Party regarding the methods some members employed to express their dissent against the president's statements. With their party currently out of power in Washington, Democrats are striving to articulate a cohesive and compelling message to counter Trump and his administration—a challenge that is manifesting not only on Capitol Hill but also nationwide.

The differing strategies were prominently displayed during the address on Tuesday night, as some Democrats chose to hold signs, walk out, or boycott the event entirely. In contrast, others adopted a more restrained stance, adhering to the recommendations of House Democratic leadership, which had advised members against engaging in high-profile protests and encouraged a more measured response during the address, warning that the GOP might exploit such actions.

Censure, once deemed uncommon in the House chamber, has seen an increase in usage in recent years. This action serves as a notable rebuke of a Congressional member, although it does not impose any formal penalties beyond a public reprimand and is less severe than expulsion.

It remains uncertain whether Green will encounter additional consequences for his conduct, as a coalition of conservative lawmakers intends to introduce a proposal aimed at removing the congressman from his committee roles. The House Freedom Caucus has indicated that they anticipate this measure will be presented for a vote next week.

Ultimately, lawmakers cast their votes with a tally of 224-198 in favor of censuring Green, while both the congressman and freshman Democrat Rep. Shomari Figures of Alabama recorded a vote of “present.”