The House has a lot on its plate after reopening the government — including bad blood.

After a week of censure threats on the floor, many are grumbling about wasted time and an endless cycle of revenge. But that cycle could be hard to break, as members increasingly turn to punishment tools they once used only sparingly.

“It’s become a political baseball bat, and not a way to seriously discipline members for misconduct. And it’s making it meaningless,” said Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Va.

Asked about the censure spree, Congress’ newest member said it made for a strange first few days at work. “It feels a little bit chaotic, like a high school cafeteria, or like some sort of soap opera,” said Rep. Adelita Grijalva, D-Ariz.

Some are floating concrete ideas to stop the tit for tat. Reps. Do

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