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H.Res. 1498 · 119th Congress

In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedAug 3, 2026
Passed HouseSep 1, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 1, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 413–2. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution censures Representative Chuck Edwards of North Carolina.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Aug 3, 2026).

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Sep 1, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 2 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H5389) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Sep 1, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 2 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H5389) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Sep 1, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5409-5410)House floor actions
  5. Sep 1, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1498, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Edwards demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Sep 1, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.House floor actions
  7. Sep 1, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1498.House floor actions
  8. Sep 1, 2026Consideration initiated pursuant to a previous order. (consideration: CR H5389-5393)House floor actions
  9. Sep 1, 2026ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Guest asked unanimous consent that it be in order at any time to consider H. Res. 1498 in the House without intervention of any point of order if called up by the chair of the Committee on Ethics or his designee; that the resolution be considered as read; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the resolution to adoption without intervening motion or demand for division of the question except for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by Representative Guest of Mississippi and Representative Edwards of North Carolina, or their respective designees. Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  10. Aug 3, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.House floor actions
  11. Aug 3, 2026The House Committee on Ethics reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-756, by Mr. Guest.House floor actions
  12. Aug 3, 2026The House Committee on Ethics reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-756, by Mr. Guest.Library of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 1, 2026 · HousePassed 413–2
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 207 yes, 2 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 205 yes, 0 noEach member · Record