diff --git a/src/click.c b/src/click.c
index cc12158a..2e622710 100644
--- a/src/click.c
+++ b/src/click.c
@@ -281,8 +281,10 @@ static int route_click(Con *con, xcb_button_press_event_t *event, const bool mod
 
     /* 7: floating modifier pressed, initiate a resize */
     if (dest == CLICK_INSIDE && mod_pressed && event->detail == XCB_BUTTON_CLICK_RIGHT) {
-        if (floating_mod_on_tiled_client(con, event))
-            return 1;
+        floating_mod_on_tiled_client(con, event);
+        /* Avoid propagating events to clients, since the user expects
+         * $mod + click to be handled by i3. */
+        return 1;
     }
     /* 8: otherwise, check for border/decoration clicks and resize */
     else if ((dest == CLICK_BORDER || dest == CLICK_DECORATION) &&