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Summary · Congress.gov
This resolution censures Representative LaMonica McIver and removes her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
Vote Breakdown · How Congress voted on HRES.539
House
215-207
PASSED
Independents
215 yea
207 nay
2 present
⚠️ 12 members broke with party on this vote
Action Timeline
2025-09-03
On motion to table Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 207, 2 Present (Roll no. 223).
2025-09-03
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
2025-09-03
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3781-3782; text: CR H3781)
2025-09-03
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Higgins (LA) 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 de
2025-09-02
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Higgins (LA) 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 designa
2025-07-23
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Higgins (LA) 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 designa
2025-06-24
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
2025-06-24
Submitted in House
2025-06-24
Submitted in House
Frequently Asked Questions
Did HRES.539 pass?
HRES.539 is still alive. Current stage: INTRODUCED. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does HRES.539 do?
This resolution censures Representative LaMonica McIver and removes her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
Who sponsored HRES.539?
HRES.539 was sponsored by Clay Higgins (R-Louisiana).
Who voted against HRES.539?
12 members broke with their party on this vote.
Full Bill Text
119 HRES 539 IH: Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 539 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 24, 2025 Mr. Higgins of Louisiana submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics RESOLUTION Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. Whereas, on May 9, 2025, Representative McIver took part in an incident at the Delaney Hall Federal Immigration Facility located in Newark, New Jersey; Whereas Representative LaMonica McIver of New Jersey, as a result of her actions on May 9, 2025, has been charged in a three-count indictment by a Federal grand jury for assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with Federal officers; Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have challenged guidance from a Federal officer regarding access to the secure immigration detention facility; Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have interfered with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) officials from making an arrest of an unauthorized visitor; Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have slammed her forearm into the body and restrain an HSI officer by forcibly grabbing him ; Whereas Representative McIver is alleged to have further interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deportation Officer engaged in the performance of his official duties; Whereas body camera and other video evidence support the allegations made within the Federal indictment; Whereas such actions constitute a violation of section 111(a)(1) of title 18, United States Code, relating to assaulting, resisting, impeding, and interfering with a Federal officer; Whereas clause 1 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives provides, A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer, or employee of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House. ; Whereas such actions of a Member of the House of Representatives do not reflect creditably on the House; and Whereas Representative McIver’s continued service on the Committee on Homeland Security, which is charged with oversight of Federal immigration enforcement and other national security matters, would represent a significant conflict of interest: Now, therefore, be it 1. Censure of Representative LaMonica McIver Representative LaMonica McIver— (1) is censured; (2) shall forthwith present herself in the well of the House of Representatives for the pronouncement of censure; and (3) is censured with the public reading of this resolution by the Speaker. 2. Removal from Committee on Homeland Security The following named Member be, and is hereby, removed from the following standing committee of the House of Representatives: Committee on Homeland Security: Mrs. McIver.
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