Michael Rulli (R-OH)
Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.
A Republican resolution with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution calls for the censure of Representative Al Green of Texas. The resolution alleges that during the State of the Union Address on February 24, 2026, the Representative interrupted the President's remarks. It describes these actions as performative and a breach of proper conduct that disrupted the joint address. Additionally, the text states this is the second time in less than a year that the Representative was removed from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms. The resolution requires the Representative to present himself in the well of the House for the public pronouncement of the censure by the Speaker.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution enforces internal House rules and decorum, which promotes institutional order.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
The censure of a prominent African American representative may be viewed negatively by his constituents.
- Scored -2
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The censure targets a specific instance of speech and conduct within the House chamber.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Maintaining Decorum: The resolution seeks to address disruptions and breaches of proper conduct during official proceedings, such as the State of the Union Address (Whereas clauses). This could be seen as a way to ensure official government business is conducted without interruption.
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Enforcing House Rules: By calling for censure, the resolution aims to penalize actions described as unpatriotic disruptions that violated House rules related to decorum (Whereas clauses). This could serve as a method of holding a member accountable for their conduct within the chamber.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Public Reprimand of an Elected Official: The resolution requires Representative Al Green to present himself in the well of the House for a public reading of the censure by the Speaker (Resolved section). This represents a formal and public disciplinary action against a seated Representative.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The censure of a prominent African American representative may be viewed negatively by his constituents.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution enforces internal House rules and decorum, which promotes institutional order. Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The censure targets a specific instance of speech and conduct within the House chamber.
- 3/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
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