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Congress·In Progress·H.Res. 888

Disciplinary Action: Proposal to Censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett

Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

Legislative Progress

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Key Points

  • A group of lawmakers led by Representative Norman introduced a resolution to officially punish Delegate Stacey Plaskett, who represents the U.S. Virgin Islands. The plan calls for a formal 'censure,' which is a public scolding by the House of Representatives, and her removal from a powerful committee that handles national security.
  • The resolution claims that during a 2019 hearing, Plaskett secretly texted with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, to get advice on what to say. It alleges that Epstein coached her on her questions in real-time and congratulated her afterward, which the resolution says is a serious conflict of interest.
  • If passed, this would also trigger a full investigation by the House Ethics Committee into Plaskett’s personal and professional ties to Epstein. The lawmakers who wrote the bill argue that her actions damaged the public's trust in the government and make her unfit to serve on committees that deal with secret intelligence.

Milestones

1 milestone17 actions
Nov 18, 2025House

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

Nov 18, 2025House

On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).

Nov 18, 2025

Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).

Nov 18, 2025House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)

Nov 18, 2025House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 888, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

Vote Results

2 votes
HouseFailedNov 18, 2025

On Motion to Refer

213
214
Democrat
211 – 0 · 3
Republican
2 – 214 · 3
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HouseFailedNov 18, 2025

On Agreeing to the Resolution

209
214
Democrat
0 – 211 · 3
Republican
209 – 3 · 7
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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.

Bill NumberHRES 888
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Cosponsors

(21)
R: 21

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