House censures Representative Al Green following repeated disruptions at State of the Union address

Rep. Al Green Disciplined Following Repeated Disruptions of Presidential Speeches·March 6, 2025 – February 26, 2026

1 month ago

House censures Representative Al Green following repeated disruptions at State of the Union address

A second resolution to censure Representative Al Green is currently stalled in the House Committee on Ethics as Republican leadership weighs the necessity of further formal discipline. The decision impacts the enforcement of decorum rules during joint sessions and the potential for escalating penalties against repeat offenders.

2 months ago

House refers censure resolution against Rep. Al Green to Ethics Committee following speech disruption

A new resolution is introduced and referred to the Ethics Committee to censure Representative Green for his latest disruption.

H.Res. 1085Censure of Representative Al Green

3 months ago

House Republicans Resist Pressure to Formally Censure Rep. Al Green Again Over Speech Outbursts

House Republicans signal hesitation regarding a second formal censure despite pressure to address the breach of protocol.

Republicans hesitant to censure Rep. Al Green again

3 months ago

Security escorts Rep. Al Green from House chamber after he displays protest sign during State of the Union

Security escorts Green from the House chamber after he displays a protest sign during the President's State of the Union address.

Rep. Al Green escorted out of chamber as Trump begins State of the Union

1 year ago

House votes to formally censure Rep. Al Green for disrupting speech to Congress

The House of Representatives votes to formally censure Green for his behavior during a previous speech to Congress.

H.Res. 189Discipline: House Censures Representative Al Green

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These are sequential resolutions introduced to punish Representative Green for two different incidents. H.Res. 189 was the final version passed in 2025, while H.Res. 1085 is a new, separate resolution introduced in 2026 following a more recent disruption.

Censure of Representative Al Green

H.Res. 1085

Discipline: House Censures Representative Al Green

H.Res. 189

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Republicans hesitant to censure Rep. Al Green again

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

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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

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Al Green Ejected From State of the Union, Held 'Black People Aren't Apes' Sign

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