House Censure of Representative Chuck Edwards
This resolution has been reported out of committee and is now waiting for a vote on the House floor. It has not moved since August 3, 2026, when it was placed on the House calendar. The House leadership must decide when to schedule this for a final vote.
Resolutions from the Ethics Committee to punish a member usually pass once they are formally sent to the House floor.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 2 (Roll no. 292).
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 2 (Roll no. 292).
The House of Representatives voted to approve this bill. It now goes to the Senate.
Considered as unfinished business.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1498, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Edwards demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
On Agreeing to the Resolution
The bipartisan House Ethics Committee recommended that Rep. Chuck Edwards be censured for violating the Code of Official Conduct. The panel found he failed to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment and unwanted advances toward House staffers.
Ahead of an expected censure vote, Rep. Chuck Edwards circulated a six-page letter to colleagues defending his actions. He argued that his behavior, including gifts and poetry, represented 'affectionate friendship' rather than sexual misconduct or harassment.
A 25-page report from the House Ethics Committee concludes there is 'substantial reason to believe' Rep. Chuck Edwards violated House rules. The panel recommended public censure for a pattern of behavior that a reasonable observer would interpret as unwanted advances.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.
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