In a rare and decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted to censure North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards following findings from an ethics probe that accused him of engaging in inappropriate conduct towards female staffers. The vote concluded with overwhelming support, tallying at 413-2 in favor of censure. Edwards faced accusations of unwanted advances and sending late-night texts, as well as other allegations of sexual harassment. Despite his attempts to defend his actions, including claims that poetry was not sexual misconduct, the House majority, including House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, expressed their intentions to support the censure. Edwards publicly apologized to his wife and former staffers but maintained that his regrets were not admissions of wrongdoing. This censure marks a significant action within the GOP, indicating a willingness to address inappropriate behavior within its ranks.