21. But many Democrats, led by Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., have been trying to draft a censure resolution that can garner bipartisan support. 22. But nothing in the Constitution prevents a censure resolution, as long as Congress does not seek to impose a fine or other material punishment on the president. 23. But Republicans and some Democrats counter that the push for an early censure resolution is likely to fail so early in the proceedings. 24. But Livingston has said a censure resolution will not be considered in the House. 25. But this tactical dancing will not stop the accelerating movement toward impeachment nor encourage congressional sentiment for a negotiated censure resolution. 26. But until now, no censure resolution against someone other than a member of Congress has been seriously discussed in this century. 27. By contrast, a censure resolution would reprimand the president in less specific terms. 28. By contrast, a censure resolution would reprimand the president. 29. Clinton, speaking to reporters on Sunday in Israel, cited polls in urging the House to allow a vote on a censure resolution. 30. Clinton would have to accept the censure resolution at a public signing ceremony. |
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