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Congress·Passed House·H.Res. 878

House Disapproval of Representative García's Election Maneuver

Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois.

4 months ago·View on Congress.gov
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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • The House of Representatives passed a resolution to officially criticize Representative Jesús "Chuy" García for his actions during the 2026 election filing period.
  • The resolution claims the Representative filed to run for re-election but waited until after the deadline passed to withdraw his name and announce he was retiring.
  • Because his Chief of Staff was the only other person from his party to file for the seat before the deadline, she became the only candidate on the ballot for that party.
  • Congress argues this move was designed to hand-pick a successor and blocked other people from having a fair chance to run for the office.
  • This action is a formal way for the House to say the behavior was wrong, though it does not carry legal penalties or remove the Representative from his current position.

Milestones

1 milestone13 actions
Nov 18, 2025House

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

Nov 18, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)

Nov 18, 2025

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)

Nov 18, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737)

Nov 17, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 878, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Perez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Vote Results

2 votes
HouseFailedProceduralNov 17, 2025

On Motion to Table

206
211
Democrat
206 – 2 · 6
Republican
0 – 209 · 10
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HousePassedNov 18, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

236
183
Democrat
23 – 183 · 8
Republican
213 – 0 · 6
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois.

Bill NumberHRES 878
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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