H.Res. 189: Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.

H. Res. 189 is a disciplinary resolution aimed at Representative Al Green of Texas. It says Green interrupted the President on March 4, 2025, during a joint session of Congress, kept disrupting the event after repeated interruptions, and was ultimately removed from the chamber by the Sergeant at Arms. Based on that conduct, the resolution formally censures him.

A censure is a public rebuke by the House. It is serious, but it is not the same as removing a member from office. Under this resolution, Green would have to come to the well of the House while the Speaker reads the censure aloud, making the punishment visible and symbolic in front of the chamber and the public.

The resolution shows how the House polices behavior during major official events, especially moments involving the President and both chambers of Congress. Supporters are likely to argue that the measure protects order, decorum, and the institution itself. Critics may argue that it turns discipline into a partisan spectacle, especially when tempers are already high and disruptions have become more politically charged.

In practical terms, the resolution does not create a new rule, spend money, or change federal programs. Its impact is political and institutional. It puts a formal mark on Green’s record, reinforces expectations for member behavior during official proceedings, and may shape how future disruptions are handled by House leadership.