The House will vote Tuesday on a resolution disapproving of Rep. Steve King’s comments to the New York Times that were deemed racist, but many Democrats are wary of going further by formally censuring him.

The disapproval resolution, authored by House Majority Whip James Clyburn, D-S.C., is backed by most in the Democratic caucus but does not go far enough for some in the party, who want to censure King. But that’s much more serious punishment that lawmakers, including many Democratic leaders, are seeking to avoid.