WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Res. 189 · 119th Congress

Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedMar 5, 2025
Passed HouseMar 6, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Mar 6, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 224–198. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution censures Representative Al Green.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 5, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Mar 6, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Mar 6, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Mar 6, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 198, 2 Present (Roll no. 62). (text: 03/05/2025 CR H998) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Mar 6, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1019-1020)House floor actions
  5. Mar 5, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 189, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Mar 5, 2025The previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
  7. Mar 5, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 189.House floor actions
  8. Mar 5, 2025On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 211, 1 Present (Roll no. 60). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  9. Mar 5, 2025Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.House floor actions
  10. Mar 5, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H998-1004)House floor actions
  11. Mar 5, 2025QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Newhouse rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.House floor actions
  12. Mar 5, 2025NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Newhouse notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.House floor actions
  13. Mar 5, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.House floor actions
  14. Mar 5, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Mar 6, 2025 · HousePassed 224–198
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 214 yes, 0 noD 10 yes, 198 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Mar 5, 2025 · HouseFailed 209–211
    On Motion to Table · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 211 noD 209 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Troy Balderson R-OH-12
  • Michael Baumgartner R-WA-5
  • Nicholas J. Begich III R-AK-At Large
  • Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr. R-PA-8
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
  • Mike Collins R-GA-10
  • Jeff Crank R-CO-5
  • Neal P. Dunn R-FL-2
  • Chuck Edwards R-NC-11
  • Ron Estes R-KS-4
  • Michelle Fischbach R-MN-7
  • Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann R-TN-3
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  • Mike Flood R-NE-1
  • Scott Franklin R-FL-18
  • Lance Gooden R-TX-5
  • Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA-14
  • Abraham J. Hamadeh R-AZ-8
  • Erin Houchin R-IN-9
  • Richard McCormick R-GA-7
  • John J. McGuire III R-VA-5
  • Robert F. Onder, Jr. R-MO-3
  • Burgess Owens R-UT-4
  • John W. Rose R-TN-6
  • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
  • Pete Stauber R-MN-8
  • Claudia Tenney R-NY-24
  • William R. Timmons IV R-SC-4
  • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2
  • Derrick Van Orden R-WI-3
  • Tony Wied R-WI-8
  • Roger Williams R-TX-25
  • Steve Womack R-AR-3
  • Rudy Yakym III R-IN-2
  • Ryan K. Zinke R-MT-1