HRES 189
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
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This resolution seeks to formally express disapproval of Representative Al Green’s behavior during a joint address by the President of the United States. Specifically, it cites disruptions and the need for his removal from the House chamber as grounds for censure. The resolution formally censures Representative Green and mandates a public reading of the resolution by the Speaker.
Key provisions
- Formally censures Representative Al Green.
- Requires Representative Green to appear in the well of the House for the censure.
- Mandates a public reading of the resolution by the Speaker.
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- Representative Al Green of Texas
- The House of Representatives
- The United States Congress
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- This resolution introduces a formal censure process against a member of Congress.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. RES. 189
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
Whereas, on March 4, 2025, during the joint session of Congress convened pursuant to House Concurrent Resolution 11, the President of the United States, speaking at the invitation of the House and Senate, had his remarks interrupted by the Representative from Texas, Mr. Green;
Whereas the conduct of the Representative from Texas disrupted the proceedings of the joint address and was a breach of proper conduct; and
Whereas after numerous disruptions, the Representative from Texas had to be removed from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms: Now, therefore, be it
That—
Representative Al Green forthwith present himself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and
Representative Al Green be censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.