Democrat Adam Schiff became only the third member of the House of Representatives to be censured this century for pushing claims that former president Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign colluded with Russia.

There were chaotic scenes in the House following a vote on whether to censure the California representative, with the resolution passed 213-209 – every Republican voted for it except for six who voted “present,” and every Democrat voted against it. After the result of the vote was announced by Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Democrats gathered on the floor and chanted “shame” and “disgrace” as McCarthy struggled to regain order.

Ilhan Omar, of Minnesota, could be heard calling the Speaker a “spiteful coward” and accusing him of “weak leadership”, before McCarthy, after several whacks of his gavel, finally asked Schiff to present himself in the well of the House. The 63-year-old was clapped and cheered by his fellow Democrats as he made his way to the well. He then stood in the well and was hugged and cheered by dozens of his fellow party members who surrounded him.

Adam Schiff made claims against Donald Trump (Image: Getty)

It was the second time the House tried to pass a resolution censuring Schiff from Representative Anna Paulina Luna, of Florida. The first one failed because it recommended a fine against Schiff of $16 million, which the Democrats and 20 Republicans opposed.

That language was removed and so the resolution was able to pass on a party-line vote, which Luna said was...

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