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H.Res. 539 · 119th Congress

Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.

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IntroducedJun 24, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Sep 3, 2025: On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223).

What it does

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This resolution censures Representative LaMonica McIver and removes her from the Committee on Homeland Security.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jun 24, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Sep 3, 2025On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  2. Sep 3, 2025Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.House floor actions
  3. Sep 3, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3781-3782; text: CR H3781)House floor actions
  4. Sep 3, 2025QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Higgins (LA) 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
  5. Sep 2, 2025NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Higgins (LA) 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
  6. Jul 23, 2025NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Higgins (LA) 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
  7. Jun 24, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.House floor actions
  8. Jun 24, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  9. Jun 24, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 3, 2025 · HousePassed 215–207
    On Motion to Table · needed a majority
    R 5 yes, 207 noD 210 yes, 0 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

  • Nicholas J. Begich III R-AK-At Large
  • Sheri Biggs R-SC-3
  • Josh Brecheen R-OK-2
  • Michael Cloud R-TX-27
  • Andrew S. Clyde R-GA-9
  • Elijah Crane R-AZ-2
  • Mark Harris R-NC-8
  • Diana Harshbarger R-TN-1
  • Mary E. Miller R-IL-15
  • Barry Moore R-AL-1
  • Ralph Norman R-SC-5
  • Scott Perry R-PA-10
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  • Chip Roy R-TX-21
  • Keith Self R-TX-3
  • Thomas P. Tiffany R-WI-7