Nancy Mace’s Censure Attempt Against Cory Mills Fails in House Vote

A dramatic attempt by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., to censure fellow Republican Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., collapsed on the House floor Wednesday night, exposing deep fractures within the GOP and raising serious questions about political motivations behind the move.

Mace had introduced a privileged resolution accusing Mills of "stolen valor," alleged abuse against women, and conflict of interest due to his previous work as a military contractor. She aimed not only to censure him but also to strip him of key committee assignments on Foreign Affairs and Armed Services.

But her effort was soundly rejected. In a 310-103 bipartisan vote, the House chose to refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee instead of issuing a formal punishment effectively killing Mace’s resolution.

Only seven House Republicans supported her move, including firebrands like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert. Even many Democrats refused to take the bait, signaling that Mace's accusations lacked the weight necessary to justify immediate censure.

Mills rose in his own defense, calling the claims “baseless” and describing the resolution as a political stunt driven by personal grievances, not facts. His office denied any “backroom deal” to dodge accountability and pointed out that the same allegations had already been debunked in the past.

The Ethics Committee did open a subcommittee investigation earlier in the day a move Mace derided as a “naked attempt to kill” her resolution. Still, referring such issues to Ethics is a standard procedure, particularly when they involve contested allegations and personal conduct.

Here’s what Mace accused Mills of:

• Misrepresenting his military service and Bronze Star commendation

• Serving as a private military contractor while holding office

• A history of alleged abuse and threats toward former romantic partners

Mills, who has long denied these allegations, fired back in a statement:
“Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s latest stunt is a politically motivated attempt to grab headlines and settle personal scores. The American people deserve better than fabricated accusations and theatrics at a time when Republicans should be focused on governing.”

While the Ethics Committee will now review the matter, this episode highlights a deeper problem: the GOP cannot afford to be distracted by personal vendettas and infighting while the country is burning under Biden’s failed leadership. With crises mounting at the southern border, the economy on shaky ground, and Democrats advancing radical agendas, wasting political capital on internal squabbles is self-defeating.

This isn't the first time Mace has stirred controversy within her own party. Her unpredictable alliances and frequent media spectacles have drawn criticism from both the conservative base and GOP leadership alike.

The real question now isn’t about Mills it’s whether Nancy Mace is more interested in fighting Democrats or fighting her own team.

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