COLUMBUS, Ohio—The Ohio House on Wednesday encountered some unexpected drama Wednesday, when House Speaker Ryan Smith gaveled down state Rep. Stephanie Howse and ordered a vote on a controversial “stand your ground” bill as the Cleveland Democrat continued shouting at him that he was uncomfortable talking about race.

The encounter was recorded on the Ohio Channel. Watch the full video above of Howse’s remarks and Smith’s response.

Smith afterward defended his actions to reporters, saying it was “infuriating” that Howse suggested that he and the bill’s co-sponsors were racist. Here’s the full audio of Smith’s comments during Wednesday’s press gaggle.