Discipline: House Censures Representative Al Green
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The House of Representatives has voted to formally discipline Representative Al Green of Texas for his behavior during a recent speech to Congress. This public scolding, known as a censure, is a serious move used to punish lawmakers who break the rules of conduct.
- The decision follows an incident on March 4, 2025, when Representative Green repeatedly interrupted the President during a joint session of Congress. The interruptions were so disruptive that the Sergeant at Arms had to physically remove him from the House chamber.
- To complete the punishment, Representative Green is required to stand in the front of the House chamber while the Speaker of the House reads the resolution against him out loud. This process is designed to be a public mark of shame on a representative's official record.
- While a censure is a major embarrassment and a permanent part of a lawmaker's history, it does not remove the person from office or stop them from voting on future laws. It serves as a formal statement that the House does not approve of their actions.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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)
Passed/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)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62).
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)
Vote Results
2 votesOn Motion to Table
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
Sponsor
Cosponsors
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