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H.Res.189 / 119th Congress

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

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

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 5, 2025

This resolution censures Representative Al Green.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · R–WA

Committees

  • Ethics Committee
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Actions

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

  2. 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)

    House roll call 62 · Individual votes
  3. 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)

    House roll call 62 · Individual votes
  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)

  5. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 189, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  6. The previous question was ordered without objection.

  7. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.

  8. On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 60).

    House roll call 60 · Individual votes
  9. Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.

  10. Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H998-1004)

  11. QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Newhouse 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.

  12. NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Newhouse notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

  14. Submitted in House

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