Congressional Discipline: Censure and Committee Removal of Rep. Ilhan Omar
Key Points
- This resolution, introduced by Representative Nancy Mace, asks the House of Representatives to officially scold (censure) Representative Ilhan Omar and take away her seats on two important committees.
- The move comes after Rep. Omar shared a video and made comments about the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed in September 2025. The resolution argues her comments were disrespectful and hurt the reputation of the House of Representatives.
- If passed, Rep. Omar would have to stand in the front of the House chamber while the Speaker of the House reads the resolution out loud. She would also lose her power to vote and work on the Education and Workforce and Budget committees.
- Members of Congress are required to act in a way that reflects well on the House. This resolution claims Rep. Omar broke that rule by reposting a video that called the deceased activist a "reprehensible human being" and blamed him for his own murder.
Milestones
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 214 - 213 (Roll no. 276).
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4395; text: CR H4395)
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Mace 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.
Vote Results
1 voteOn Motion to Table
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
Sponsor
Data Sources
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