Censure of Rep. Al Green

Summary#

This resolution would censure Representative Al Green of Texas. It says that on March 4, 2025, during a joint session of Congress, Representative Green interrupted President Donald J. Trump's address, violated the decorum expected of Members, remained defiant, and was removed from the chamber by the House Sergeant at Arms. The resolution directs Representative Green to present himself in the well of the House so the Speaker may publicly read and pronounce the censure.

What it means for you#

If the House adopts this resolution, it would be a formal, public reprimand of Representative Al Green. The text orders his appearance in the well of the House and a public reading of the censure by the Speaker. The resolution does not describe any other penalties or changes to Representative Green's duties. The resolution is currently referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Expenses#

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Proponents' View#

The sponsors say Representative Green willfully disrupted a joint session, ignored the Speaker's instructions to maintain decorum, and brought disrepute to the House. They introduced this resolution to formally censure him and require a public reading of the censure.

Opponents' View#

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