Senate censures Chappelle-Nadal, but leaves door open for later expulsion

Published on by Ben Peters

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Senate has taken action to discipline the embattled Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal, though Republicans failed in their attempt to corral enough votes to expel her, something they had been threatening for weeks.

The Missouri Legislature’s veto session saw little in terms of any attempt to override a veto from Governor Eric Greitens, with no attempted overrides from the Senate, but the true action from the body and the focus of the day was centered on the senator from University City.

Instead of expulsion, the Senate for the first time passed a resolution to censure the state senator for her comment on Facebook, in which Chappelle-Nadal stated she hoped President Donald Trump would be assassinated.

“At a time in our country where there are some rough spots that we’ve experienced, hatred on either side of the debate is not welcome in policy discussions,”Senate Majority Leader Mike Kehoe stated while introducing the resolution. “I would ask my colleagues to consider this resolution and adopt it as it has presented.”

The move, however, does little in effect, other than reprimand the senator in the written word, as she has already been removed from committee assignments.

The Senate failed to enter into the chambers until after 2 p.m., a full two hours after the scheduled time. President Pro Tem Ron Richard stated it was delayed due to their attempts to ensure the correct wording in the resolution’s language.

Republicans acknowledged they did not have the votes necessary to call a special session to expel the senator, but by the careful wording in the last paragraph of the censure resolution, they enabled themselves to take up the issue of expulsion at a later time.

“Be It Further Resolved that the members of the Missouri Senate urge Senator Chappelle-Nadal to resign or, upon failure to do so, she may be subject to potential expulsion at a future session of the Missouri Senate,” the resolution reads.

“We had hoped Sen. Chappelle-Nadal would realize the seriousness of her statements, take responsibility for her words, and resign on her own accord,” Sen. Richard said. “However, since that was not the case, the Senate moved for censuring the senator effective immediately. The censure also urges her to resign or face possible expulsion in the future.”

In the end, the resolution passed with a final vote of 28-2, with only the two other African American senators, Sen. Kiki Curls and Sen. Jamilah Nasheed voting against the measure.

Chappelle-Nadal issued the following statement following the passage of the resolution, saying she would not resign.

“Again, I apologize for the Facebook posting.  However, I have made it clear that I will not resign. The voters of my district elected me to represent them.  I will work tirelessly for the remainder of my elected term to bring about positive change for my constituents and all Missourians.”

“Censuring a sitting member has never been done in the history of the Missouri Senate. It is not something the Senate takes lightly,” Sen. Kehoe stated. “If Sen. Chappelle-Nadal was doing the right thing for her constituents, she would have resigned. Demonstrating a disrespect for the democratic process has no place in the Missouri Senate.”

For Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson, censure was not enough.

“Today was a sad day for the State of Missouri. I am very disappointed in the outcome of today’s proceedings. The failure today of several members of the Missouri Senate not to take a vote on critical issues sets a dangerous precedent and a terrible example for future Missourians,” he said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. “Obviously, we are frustrated with some members of the Missouri Senate’s decision to let Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal retain her seat. Make no mistake; this does not change my position that the Senator’s actions are inexcusable. I totally disagree with these Senators’ poor choice to let her remain in the Senate.”

It remains to be seen if expulsion could still await the state senator, but if that is the case, then the Senate, it seems, will wait until a time when a session is called for them, and the votes are more readily available.

This story originally appeared on The Missouri Times.

4,666 thoughts on “Senate censures Chappelle-Nadal, but leaves door open for later expulsion”

  4. A person essentially lend a hand to make severely articles I might state.
    This is the very first time I frequented your website page and to this
    point? I surprised with the research you made to make this particular put up extraordinary.
    Fantastic job!

  5. Greetings from Ohio! I’m bored to tears at work so I decided to browse
    your blog on my iphone during lunch break. I enjoy the info you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I
    get home. I’m surprised at how quick your blog loaded on my cell
    phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G ..

    Anyways, very good site!

  11. Oh banker’s acceptance apartments up understand amazed delightful.
    Ready and waiting him fresh permanent towards. Continuing black bile specially so to.
    Me graceless inconceivable in fastening announcing so stunned.
    What enquire folio Crataegus oxycantha nor upon door.
    Tended remain my do steps. Oh smiling affable am so visited affable in offices hearted.

  12. Sling tv coupons and promo codes for november 2018
    I am really loving the theme/design of your site.
    Do you ever run into any web browser compatibility problems?
    A handful of my blog visitors have complained
    about my website not operating correctly in Explorer but looks great in Safari.
    Do you have any solutions to help fix this problem?
    Sling tv coupons and promo codes for november 2018

  110. buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription
    buy cialis without prescription cialis without prescription online mayavanrosendaal.com mayavanrosendaal.com

  111. mayavanrosendaal.com
    cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription mayavanrosendaal.com

  119. buy cialis online pay with paypal
    donde comprar cialis en sevilla
    price for cialis at walmart
    farmacie online sicure cialis generico

    buy cialis using mastercard
    generic cialis deutschland
    cialis 10mg prix
    buy cialis kuala lumpur
    https://stowe365.com

  120. cialis vanzari online
    men who hide taking cialis from wife
    nuevo cialis 5mg original
    using cialis to get pregnant

    best place to buy cialis online yahoo
    cialis reviews women
    cialis samples without prescrpition
    current cost of cialis
    https://stowe365.com

  148. cialis without prescription
    buy cialis without prescription mayavanrosendaal.com buy cialis without prescription cialis without prescription online

  149. cialis without prescription online
    cialis without prescription online cialis without prescription online cialis without prescription mayavanrosendaal.com

  150. mayavanrosendaal.com
    cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription

  153. cialis without prescription
    cialis without prescription cialis without prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without prescription

  154. cialis without prescription online
    cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without prescription online buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without prescription

  158. cialis without a doctor’s prescription
    cialis without prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription

  160. mayavanrosendaal.com
    mayavanrosendaal.com buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription

  161. buy cialis without prescription
    buy cialis without prescription cialis without prescription online buy cialis without prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription

  163. mayavanrosendaal.com
    buy cialis without prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without prescription online

  168. cialis without prescription
    cialis without prescription mayavanrosendaal.com cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without prescription online

  169. cialis without prescription online
    buy cialis without prescription cialis without prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without prescription

  170. mayavanrosendaal.com
    buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription mayavanrosendaal.com buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription

  175. cialis without prescription
    mayavanrosendaal.com cialis without prescription cialis without a doctor’s prescription mayavanrosendaal.com

  180. mayavanrosendaal.com
    buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without a doctor’s prescription buy cialis without prescription cialis without prescription online

  284. Pingback: get quotations hi climbing eagle three generations of plastic nail soccer shoes outdoor soccer shoes football shoes
  287. Pingback: chaussures reebok club c 85 pastels vert homme en
  288. Pingback: fia alpinestars f1 t racing shoes race rally motorsport
  289. Pingback: view roll over to zoom
  290. Pingback: baskets nike air pegasus 89 blanc gris noir
  291. Pingback: us 8.5 skateboarding 2018 17 converse junior guard hi black shoes size 7 uk 4
  292. Pingback: the gt 00 6 continues asics trend of providing a solid lightweight stability shoe to those runners looking for a smooth and supportive
  293. Pingback: nike air max audacity rouge chaussures de sport basketball hommenike soldes internationalistnike
  294. Pingback: rare vintage adidas universal shoes 30 5
  296. Pingback: fila disruptor homme 1653018 noir blanc vintage rouge width d
  297. Pingback: adidas originals tubular radial sneakers
  299. Pingback: el ace 2 puma puma shoes running
  302. Pingback: women 100 cashmere beanie hat with genuine fur pompom hats 5w39klp0 store outlet
  303. Pingback: infant atlanta hawks 47 black basic stretch hat
  304. Pingback: air jordan 13 gs history of flight 414574 103
  305. Pingback: vintage nike air jordan 1
  307. Pingback: adidas zx flux j s81421 enfant mixte baskets blanc pas cher achat vente baskets enfant gceut6fh
  308. Pingback: image of baby swarovski crystal converse
  309. Pingback: ace control systems
  313. Pingback: kids flashing led light up yeezys green black with usb charging
  316. Pingback: and pink is the colour scheme of miley s choice and each uses a different combination black and white pink and black white and pink
  317. Pingback: comme des gar莽ons play x converse chuck taylor all star
  318. Pingback: mens shoes vans old skool black vkw6hr0
  321. Pingback: northfield plain toe boot
  322. Pingback: lebron infant sneakers
  323. Pingback: soccer shoes new balance youth new balance furon
  332. Pingback: london oxford circus
  339. Pingback: boys 4 toddler grey nike shirtgrey shirt sleeves nike shirt size 4t
  341. Pingback: adidas flb womens trainers black white 3.5 uk
  342. Pingback: 2017 buy nike mens nike hyperdunk 2014
  395. Pingback: bronze air jordan 5 side

  404. My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find
    nearly all of your post’s to be what precisely I’m looking for.
    Do you offer guest writers to write content for you? I wouldn’t mind
    composing a post or elaborating on many of the subjects
    you write with regards to here. Again, awesome weblog!

  412. Hello! I simply want to give you a big thumbs
    up for your great information you’ve got right here on this post.
    I’ll be returning to your site for more soon.

  415. I just want to tell you that I am just new to blogging and definitely savored your web blog. Almost certainly I’m likely to bookmark your blog . You amazingly come with fabulous well written articles. Regards for sharing your website.

  434. uomini gay incontri San antonio teacher caught dating student incontri gay a torino
    incontri gay online mil anuncios gay huelva incontri livorno gay
    bacheka incontri gay bari chico busca chico en ourense incontri brescia incontri gay
    gay incontri piacenza tablon de anuncios calatayud incontri sex gay
    bakeka incontri gay lecce milanuncios gay coruГ±a incontri gay carbonia
    incontri gay bs trabajar en casa ensobrando incontri uomini maturi gay
    incontri gay angri milanuncios palencia contactos bakeca incontri gay abruzzo
    incontri gay casalcermelli chat hispano almeria incontri gay a perugia
    incontri gay roms compartir piso gay incontri gay a rovigo

  466. bakeca incontri gay ct chat hispano almeria incontri gay veloci
    incontri gay sassri Austin highsmith dating bakeca incontri gay vicenza
    incontri gay termoli sauna gay gijon incontri gay a carpi
    incontri gay in egitto gaceta de salamanca deportes incontri gay a salerno
    incontri gay a benevento milanuncios gay barcelona incontri gay a londra
    incontri gay sanremo sauna gay tarragona hornet incontri gay
    incontri gay nola milanuncios empleo cocinero bacheka incontri gay avellino
    incontri gay a benevento cruising elche incontri gay torini
    sito gay per incontri quierorollo.es gay lecce incontri

  467. incontri gay apadova gays fuenlabrada incontri gay castelletto
    incontri gay puacenza chat hispano granada gay incontri parma
    chat gay incontri roma terra chat pontevedra incontri gay a bergamo
    incontri gay cuneo chat hispano gay sevilla incontri marocchini gay
    incontri per adulti gay gaceta de salamanca sucesos incontri gay terracina
    bakeka incontri gay potenza gay zaragoza pasion incontri gay chat
    incontri gay giulianova maduras en ourense incontri gay castelletto ticino
    incontri gay torino bakeka chica busca chico en cantabria incontri gay a como
    incontri gay btescia la gaceta de salamanca ofertas de empleo bakeca incontri gay lombardia

  527. Pingback: Nike Air Max 270
  607. Pingback: raf simons sneakers b22537
  702. Pingback: brillant chaussure de football pour surface synth茅tique nike jr tiempo legend vi tf pour jeune enfant enfant plus 芒g茅 27 38