H.Res.914 — Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.
House Roll Call
H.Res.914
| Bill | H.Res.914 — Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Table |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 201 / Nay 216 / Present 1 / Not Voting 16 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | 216 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 201 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Table
Bill Analysis
HRES 914, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution aimed at censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman for his actions during a House vote on a critical piece of legislation. The resolution specifically addresses an incident that occurred on the House floor, where Representative Bowman allegedly pulled a fire alarm in an attempt to delay the vote on a funding bill. This act was characterized as a breach of decorum and an obstruction of the legislative process.
The resolution serves as a formal reprimand, highlighting the expectation of conduct for members of Congress and reinforcing the importance of maintaining order during legislative proceedings. While HRES 914 does not allocate funding or create new programs, it underscores the authority of the House of Representatives to govern its internal affairs and enforce rules of conduct among its members.
The primary agency affected by this resolution is the U.S. House of Representatives itself, as it addresses the behavior of one of its elected officials. The resolution impacts not only Representative Bowman but also serves as a warning to other members regarding adherence to legislative protocols and the consequences of misconduct.
The beneficiaries of this resolution are the constituents and the broader public who expect accountability and integrity from their elected officials. By censuring Representative Bowman, the House aims to uphold its standards and reassure the public that such actions will not be tolerated.
The latest action on HRES 914 involved a motion to reconsider the resolution, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a consensus among members to move forward without further debate. This resolution reflects the House’s commitment to maintaining decorum and order in legislative processes.
Yea (201)
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
D
Derek Kilmer
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
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
Nay (216)
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
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
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
M
Michelle Steel
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
B
Brandon Williams
Present (1)
S
Susan Wild
Not Voting (16)
K
Kevin McCarthy
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
C. Ruppersberger