H.Res.888 — Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing
House Roll Call
H.Res.888
| Bill | H.Res.888 — Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Refer |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 213 / Nay 214 / Present 0 / Not Voting 6 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 2 | 214 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 211 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Refer
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 888 (119th Congress)
HRES 888 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett for her alleged conduct during a congressional hearing related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted felony sex offender. The resolution asserts that Plaskett’s actions reflect discreditably on the House of Representatives, specifically accusing her of colluding with Epstein.
The resolution calls for two primary actions: first, it formally censures Plaskett, which serves as a public reprimand for her conduct; second, it seeks to remove her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, a position that grants her significant influence over national security matters. The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity and reputation of the House, particularly in relation to its oversight responsibilities.
The resolution does not allocate specific funding or create new programs but operates within the existing framework of congressional authority to censure members and manage committee assignments. By removing Plaskett from the Intelligence Committee, the resolution aims to mitigate potential conflicts of interest and restore public trust in congressional oversight.
The primary beneficiaries of this resolution are constituents and the broader public who expect ethical conduct from their elected officials. Conversely, the resolution directly impacts Plaskett by limiting her legislative capabilities and access to sensitive information through her committee role.
The latest action on HRES 888 involved a motion to reconsider the resolution, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a consensus among House members to move forward without further debate. This suggests that the resolution is likely to proceed to a vote, although specific timelines for that vote are not detailed in the current legislative record.
Yea (213)
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 (214)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
