H.Res.539 — Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
House Roll Call
H.Res.539
| Bill | H.Res.539 — Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Table |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 215 / Nay 207 / Present 2 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 5 | 207 | 2 | 5 |
| D | 210 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Table
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 539 (119th Congress)
HRES 539 is a resolution introduced in the 119th Congress aimed at censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. The resolution serves as a formal reprimand, reflecting disapproval of McIver’s conduct, which has not been specified within the text of the resolution but typically involves actions deemed inappropriate or contrary to the standards of congressional behavior.
The resolution was brought to the floor of the House of Representatives and underwent a motion to table, which was agreed to by a vote of 215 in favor and 207 against, with 2 members present but not voting. This motion effectively set aside the resolution, preventing further discussion or action on the censure at that time.
The primary authority for such resolutions falls under the rules of the House of Representatives, allowing for disciplinary actions against its members. The resolution does not allocate funding or create new programs; rather, it serves as a procedural action within the legislative framework.
The affected parties include Representative LaMonica McIver, who faces censure and removal from her committee position, and the broader House of Representatives, which is tasked with maintaining decorum and ethical standards among its members. The resolution also indirectly impacts constituents and stakeholders who may be affected by McIver’s absence from the Committee on Homeland Security, as her role would have involved oversight of national security matters.
Key timelines include the introduction of the resolution and the subsequent motion to table, which occurred in a single session of the House. The outcome reflects the partisan dynamics within the chamber, as the vote was closely contested, indicating significant division among members regarding the appropriateness of McIver’s actions.
Yea (215)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (207)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
