Tlaib Triggers Rare Rule After Republican Accuses Her of Defending Terrorists

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Then came the line that seemed designed to provoke: “Oh, I’m sorry. Are we getting a little emotional?”

She asked that Miller’s words be “taken down,” a term of art on Capitol Hill that triggers a review of whether a member’s remarks violated chamber rules against personal attacks.

“Yes, you advocate for terrorists on a daily basis

Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Calif., who was presiding over the debate from the dais, slammed down the gavel, addressed both members, and asked Miller to sit down.