H.Res.521 — Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California.
House Roll Call
H.Res.521
| Bill | H.Res.521 — Censuring Adam Schiff, Representative of the 30th Congressional District of California. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 209 / Present 6 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 213 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| D | 0 | 209 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 521 is a resolution introduced in the 118th Congress that formally censures Representative Adam Schiff, who represents California’s 30th Congressional District. The resolution expresses disapproval of Schiff’s actions, particularly in relation to his role in the investigation of former President Donald Trump and the allegations surrounding Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. It accuses Schiff of misleading the public and misusing his position as a member of Congress to promote unfounded claims regarding collusion between Trump and Russia.
The resolution does not allocate any funding or create new authorities; rather, it serves as a formal reprimand intended to hold Schiff accountable for what the resolution characterizes as misconduct. The primary agency affected by this resolution is the House of Representatives itself, as it pertains to the conduct of its members and the standards of accountability expected from them.
The beneficiaries of this censure are primarily those who support the resolution, including members of Congress who align with the Republican Party and constituents who feel that Schiff’s actions warrant formal condemnation. Conversely, the resolution may be viewed unfavorably by those who support Schiff and believe in the legitimacy of his previous investigations.
Key timelines associated with HRES 521 include its introduction and subsequent consideration in the House. The latest action on the bill was the motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating that there was no further debate or amendment to the resolution once it was passed. This censure reflects ongoing partisan divisions in Congress and highlights the contentious nature of political discourse surrounding investigations into former President Trump.
Yea (213)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
G
George Santos
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (209)
C
Colin Allred
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
J
Jeff Jackson
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Daniel Kildee
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Sarbanes
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
