H.Res.189 — Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
House Roll Call
H.Res.189
| Bill | H.Res.189 — Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | Yea-and-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 224 / Nay 198 / Present 2 / Not Voting 8 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 214 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| D | 10 | 198 | 2 | 4 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 189, introduced in the 119th Congress, is a resolution aimed at censuring Representative Al Green of Texas. The resolution arises from allegations regarding Representative Green’s conduct, specifically related to his public statements and actions that some members of Congress deemed inappropriate or unbecoming of a representative.
The resolution serves as a formal reprimand, expressing the House of Representatives’ disapproval of Green’s behavior. Censure is a disciplinary action that falls short of expulsion but serves to publicly rebuke a member for misconduct. The resolution does not impose any legal penalties or fines but is intended to hold Representative Green accountable within the legislative context.
The motion to reconsider the censure was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a consensus among members to move forward without further debate or modification. This procedural action effectively finalizes the censure without reopening discussions on the matter.
The resolution primarily affects Representative Green, who represents Texas’s 9th Congressional District. While the censure itself does not directly impact funding, programs, or agencies, it reflects the broader accountability mechanisms within the House of Representatives. The resolution underscores the importance of ethical conduct among members of Congress and serves as a reminder of the standards expected of elected officials.
Key timelines include the introduction of HRES 189 and the subsequent motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table shortly thereafter. The resolution’s passage reinforces the House’s commitment to maintaining decorum and integrity among its members, although it does not entail any specific regulatory changes or funding allocations. Overall, HRES 189 exemplifies the House’s authority to self-regulate and address perceived misconduct among its members.
Yea (224)
K
Ken Calvert
S
Scott Franklin
M
Mark Green
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
Nay (198)
G
Gerald Connolly
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
