HRES878
Reconsider tabled
Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.
- Federal
- House
- Introduced Nov 17, 2025
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version EHWhereas, on October 27, 2025, Representative Chuy García of Illinois filed nominating petitions to be on the Democratic primary ballot in March 2026;
Whereas, on November 5, 2025, on the last day of filing, Representative García’s Chief of Staff, Patty García, submitted her own paperwork to enter the Democratic primary;
Whereas, on November 6, after the filing deadline, Representative García confirmed that he would not be seeking another term in 2026 and would be withdrawing his nominating petitions;
Whereas Representative García’s Chief of Staff was the only Democrat who filed to run in the primary at the direction of Representative García, undermining the process of a free and fair election; and
Whereas Representative García’s actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from Illinois Mr. García.
Whereas, on November 5, 2025, on the last day of filing, Representative García’s Chief of Staff, Patty García, submitted her own paperwork to enter the Democratic primary;
Whereas, on November 6, after the filing deadline, Representative García confirmed that he would not be seeking another term in 2026 and would be withdrawing his nominating petitions;
Whereas Representative García’s Chief of Staff was the only Democrat who filed to run in the primary at the direction of Representative García, undermining the process of a free and fair election; and
Whereas Representative García’s actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from Illinois Mr. García.
Legislative Timeline
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Perez 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.
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Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698)
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Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
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On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 288).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878.
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The previous question was ordered without objection.
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POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 878, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Perez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.