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 Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 209 / Nay 214 / Present 3 / Not Voting 7 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 209 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| D | 0 | 211 | 0 | 3 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HRES 888 (119th Congress)
HRES 888 is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that seeks to censure Delegate Stacey Plaskett, representing the U.S. Virgin Islands, for alleged misconduct during a congressional hearing. The resolution accuses Plaskett of colluding with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted felony sex offender, which the resolution claims reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives.
The primary actions outlined in HRES 888 include a formal censure of Plaskett and her removal from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The resolution asserts that her conduct undermines the integrity of the House and its members, emphasizing the importance of maintaining ethical standards among congressional representatives.
The resolution does not allocate specific funding or create new authorities but serves as a disciplinary measure within the legislative framework. It directly affects Delegate Plaskett by stripping her of her committee position, which may impact her legislative influence and responsibilities. The resolution is primarily aimed at holding elected officials accountable for their actions and ensuring that the conduct of members aligns with the ethical expectations of the House.
The resolution was introduced and subsequently laid on the table, with a motion to reconsider agreed to without objection, indicating that no further debate or action was anticipated at that time. The timeline for further developments remains uncertain, as the motion to reconsider allows for potential future discussions or actions regarding the resolution.
In summary, HRES 888 represents a significant disciplinary action against a sitting member of Congress, reflecting the House’s commitment to ethical conduct and accountability among its members.
Yea (209)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
L
Lisa McClain
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (214)
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
