H.Res. 888 · 119th Congress

Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.

Introduced on Nov 18, 2025 by Ralph Norman (R-SC-5). 21 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Stage
Failed
Introduced
Nov 18, 2025
Cosponsors
21
0 from the other party
Policy area
Congress
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. 2Failed
  3. 3Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Congressional committees
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Members of Congress
  • Virgin Islands

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Ralph NormanR-SC-5Sponsor

Republicans · 21

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Refer
    Nov 18, 2025· House· Procedural· Failed 213–214
  2. On Agreeing to the Resolution
    Nov 18, 2025· House· Passage· Failed 209–214

History

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  1. Nov 18, 2025Submitted in House
  2. Nov 18, 2025Submitted in House
  3. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ethics.
  4. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseNOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Norman 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.
  5. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseQUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Norman 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.
  6. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
  7. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseMs. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
  8. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
  9. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
  10. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseOn motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).House · Roll call 293
  11. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
  13. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business.
  14. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseThe previous question was ordered without objection.
  15. Nov 18, 2025 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 888, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  16. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
  17. Nov 18, 2025Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).House · Roll call 297
  18. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseOn agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).House · Roll call 297
  19. Nov 18, 2025 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committees

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