Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
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AI-generatedPlain-English Summary: Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas
This resolution is a formal punishment passed by the U.S. House of Representatives against one of its own members, Representative Al Green, a Democrat who represents a district in Texas. A censure is one of the most serious disciplinary actions the House can take against a member — it is an official public rebuke that places a formal statement of disapproval into the congressional record. The resolution was passed on March 5, 2025, by a vote of 224 to 198, with 2 members voting "present."
The censure appears to stem from an incident in which Representative Green interrupted a joint session of Congress while President Trump was delivering an address. Green was reportedly removed from the chamber after disrupting the proceedings. The resolution essentially states that the House as a body officially condemns his behavior as a violation of the rules and decorum expected of its members.
Who does this affect? This resolution directly affects Representative Al Green personally and professionally. As a consequence of censure, a member is typically required to stand in the well of the House chamber while the resolution is read aloud, which is considered a significant public humiliation. However, a censure does not remove a member from office, strip them of their voting rights, or carry any legal penalties — Green continues to serve and represent his constituents as normal.
It is worth noting that censure resolutions are relatively rare in congressional history and are considered a meaningful but symbolic act, as the House uses it to formally distance itself from a member's conduct without pursuing the more extreme step of expulsion.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 6, 2025
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998)
Mar 6, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998)
Mar 6, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).
Mar 6, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
Mar 6, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 6, 2025Submitted in House
Mar 5, 2025Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
Mar 5, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H998-1004)
Mar 5, 2025QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Newhouse rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Mar 5, 2025NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Newhouse notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
Mar 5, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Mar 5, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 189, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Mar 5, 2025The previous question was ordered without objection.
Mar 5, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.
Mar 5, 2025On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).
Mar 5, 2025