House scuttles Cory Mills censure as GOP lawmakers battle one another

The House Ethics Committee announced it is proceeding with an investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, focusing on his campaign finances and allegations of sexual misconduct. This announcement comes just before a potential censure vote against the Florida Republican.

The House voted on Wednesday night to refer a resolution to censure Rep. Cory Mills, a Republican from Florida, to the House Ethics Committee due to various alleged transgressions. This action reflects ongoing tensions within the Republican Party regarding accountability and conduct among its members.

The House voted to repeal a controversial provision included in a Senate-crafted bill that ended the government shutdown. This provision could have allowed certain GOP senators to claim up to $500,000 in taxpayer-funded damages. The decision follows bipartisan backlash against the provision, which was perceived as a potential financial windfall for lawmakers.

House lawmakers unanimously voted to repeal a provision in a recent stopgap bill that would have allowed senators to sue the government for up to $500,000 if they were spied on. This decision comes after the Senate approved a spending package to reopen the government without addressing healthcare costs.

The House voted overwhelmingly to repeal a controversial provision from a government shutdown bill that would have allowed Republican senators to sue the federal government after their phone records were seized by former Special Counsel Jack Smith. This decision reflects ongoing tensions regarding privacy and governmental oversight.

The House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday to repeal a provision that allowed senators to sue for significant damages if they were not notified about law enforcement requests for their phone records. The repeal was approved unanimously with a vote of 426-0, reflecting bipartisan discontent regarding the provision.

On November 18, 2025, the House of Representatives passed a bill to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender, with a vote of 427-1. The only dissenting vote came from Rep. Clay Higgins, R-La. The bill is now set to be signed by President Donald Trump.

The Senate has expressed bipartisan outrage over a recently passed provision in a spending bill that would permit lawmakers to sue the federal government for substantial financial compensation. This provision has been criticized as a 'cash grab' by senators who are concerned about its implications.