Congress’ hyper-partisan censure war rages on

The House is staring down votes on yet another set of dueling censure resolutions this week over provocative comments lawmakers in both parties have made about the Israel-Hamas war.

Why it matters: Many lawmakers are frustrated that floor time is being used to punish each other for controversial remarks at a time of extraordinarily high partisan tension — and as a government shutdown looms next week.

"I don't think they're helpful to anybody on either side, quite frankly," said Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.).

"So sick of these censures," another House member told Axios. "Also sick of the behavior that leads to them."

Driving the news: Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) and Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) filed resolutions to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) for her anti-Israel rhetoric, including her recent defense of protesters who chanted, "From the river to the sea."

Palestinians and pro-Palestinian activists say the chant, which refers to the land between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea, is a call for Palestinian equality — but many Israel supporters say it advocates the violent destruction of Israel.