H.Res.713 — Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
House Roll Call
H.Res.713
| Bill | H.Res.713 — Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Table |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 214 / Nay 213 / Present 0 / Not Voting 5 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 4 | 213 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 210 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Table
Bill Analysis
HRES 713, introduced in the 119th Congress, is a resolution that formally censures Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota. The resolution specifically addresses her removal from two congressional committees: the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
The censure is a disciplinary action taken by the House of Representatives, signaling disapproval of Omar’s conduct, which has been a subject of controversy. The resolution does not allocate any funding or create new authorities; rather, it serves as a formal reprimand and a procedural measure affecting Omar’s committee assignments.
The primary agency affected by this resolution is the U.S. House of Representatives, which oversees the conduct of its members and the functioning of its committees. The resolution impacts Representative Omar directly, as it removes her from her roles on the specified committees, thereby limiting her influence on education and budgetary matters within Congress.
The resolution was introduced and debated in the House, culminating in a motion to reconsider that was laid on the table and agreed to without objection. This procedural step indicates that the House has concluded its discussion on the matter and will not revisit the censure.
The timeline for this resolution is relatively short, with its introduction and subsequent actions occurring within a single legislative session. The censure reflects ongoing partisan tensions within Congress, particularly regarding issues of accountability and conduct among its members.
In summary, HRES 713 serves as a formal censure of Representative Ilhan Omar, removing her from key committees, and is indicative of the broader political dynamics at play in the current legislative environment.
Yea (214)
J
Jason Crow
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Garamendi
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (213)
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
