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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 189

Discipline: House Censures Representative Al Green

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Rep. Al Green Disciplined Following Repeated Disruptions of Presidential Speeches
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

↔Companion bill: Censure of Representative Al Green

Legislative Progress

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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

1 milestone15 actions
Mar 6, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Mar 6, 2025House

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, 2025

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)

Mar 6, 2025

Passed/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, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)

Vote Results

2 votes
HouseFailedProceduralMar 5, 2025

On Motion to Table

209
211
Democrat
209 – 0 · 5
Republican
0 – 211 · 7
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HousePassedMar 6, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

224
198
Democrat
10 – 198 · 6
Republican
214 – 0 · 4
View full roll call

10 Articles

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Republicans hesitant to censure Rep. Al Green again

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Al Green speaks out after removal from SOTU

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Democrat Al Green Escorted Out Of State Of The Union Holding 'Black People Are Not Apes' Sign

news_articleCenter Left

Democrats refuse to stand for Trump as congressman Al Green again ejected

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Rep. Al Green Calls Out Trump's Racist Social Media Post At The State Of The Union

Related Bills

3 bills
H.Res. 1085Identical bill

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Feb 25 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

H.Res. 197Related bill

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Mar 5 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

H.Res. 193Related bill

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Mar 5 — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Bill NumberHRES 189
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(34)
R: 34

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