Bismarck  (CSi)  District 24 Republicans passed a resolution to censure Representative Dwight Kiefert during a meeting on April 17.

According to the resolution, Representative Kiefert’s vote to remove and expel fellow legislator Representative Luke Simons earlier this year without due process goes against established legislative rules, the North Dakota Republican Platform, the constitution of North Dakota, and the constitution of the United States.

Kiefert said he voted for an investigation, but that amendment failed.

Kiefert has indicated he plans to run for re-election.