House Democrats staved off a censure resolution for Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) after a bipartisan chamber voted to table the resolution on Wednesday.

The resolution, brought by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) before the House went on its six-week recess and again on Tuesday, would censure McIver for allegedly impeding federal officers at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in New Jersey. It also sought to strip her of her assignment to the Homeland Security Committee.

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The House voted 215-207 to table the resolution, with five Republicans — Reps. Don Bacon (NE), Mike Flood (NE), Dave Joyce (OH), Mike Turner (OH), and David Valadao (CA) — joining all Democrats in killing the measure. Democrats erupted with cheers and applause after the vote.

Two Republicans, Reps. Andrew Garbarino (NY) and Nathaniel Moran (TX), voted present. Garbarino is the new chairman of the Homeland Security Committee.

McIver has pleaded not guilty to federal charges levied against her for allegedly obstructing federal officers from arresting Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on May 9. He was accused of trespassing, but the criminal charge was dropped. The Democrats sought entry to an ICE facility in Newark for a congressional oversight inspection.

In a statement ahead of Wednesday’s vote, McIver blasted Higgins for his second attempt to bring the resolution forward.

“We were all elected to do the people’s work. I take that responsibility seriously—Clay Higgins clearly does not,” McIver said.

“Instead of making life any better for the people he represents, he’s seeking to punish me for doing what he and his caucus are too cowardly to do: conduct real oversight, stand up to this administration, and do our jobs,” the congresswoman added. “If House Republicans think they can make me run scared, they’re wrong.”

Democrats have rallied behind their freshman member, who succeeded the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in September 2024. She was reelected to a full term last November.

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McIver also faces an expulsion resolution from Rep. Nancy Mace, though the South Carolina conservative has not filed it as privileged, which forces a floor vote within two legislative days.

The Washington Examiner reached out to McIver and Higgins for comment.