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H.Res. 878 · 119th Congress

Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.

Passed HouseCongress
IntroducedNov 17, 2025
Passed HouseNov 18, 2025

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Nov 18, 2025: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 236–183. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of Representative Jesús G. “Chuy” García of Illinois.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Nov 17, 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. Nov 18, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  2. Nov 18, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692) Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  3. Nov 18, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress
  4. Nov 18, 2025Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737)House floor actions
  5. Nov 17, 2025POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 878, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Perez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
  6. Nov 17, 2025The previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
  7. Nov 17, 2025DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878.House floor actions
  8. Nov 17, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
  9. Nov 17, 2025On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 288). Roll call recordHouse floor actions
  10. Nov 17, 2025Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.House floor actions
  11. Nov 17, 2025Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698)House floor actions
  12. Nov 17, 2025QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Perez 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
  13. Nov 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  14. Nov 17, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Nov 18, 2025 · HousePassed 236–183
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 213 yes, 0 noD 23 yes, 183 noEach member · Record
1 other recorded vote (procedure and amendments)
  1. Nov 17, 2025 · HouseFailed 206–211
    On Motion to Table · needed a majority
    R 0 yes, 209 noD 206 yes, 2 noEach member · Record