Washington (CNN) Tuesday's vote on the House Democratic effort to condemn President Donald Trump's use of racist language ended up falling along party lines, with 240 Democrats in favor and 187 Republicans opposed.

In the immediate aftermath of Trump's Sunday tirade -- he told Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Illhan Omar and Ayanna Pressley to "go back" to their home countries -- several Republicans mildly criticized Trump . But ultimately, with strong encouragement from Trump himself and Republican leadership , the party largely moved to oppose Tuesday's resolution.

Four Republicans, however, refused to join their colleagues and decided to condemn their party's President, calling Trump's racist attacks unacceptable.

Here's a look at the four members who crossed party lines Tuesday and why they took their stand.

Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23)

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