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Congress Censures Al Green Amid Controversial Resolutions

12/28/2025

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In December 2025, Congress introduced multiple censure resolutions against lawmakers from both parties.
Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat, faced scrutiny over past communications with Jeffrey Epstein, a Republican-led censure effort that failed.
New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver was targeted after her arrest outside an ICE facility.
Censure attempts against Republicans, including Tennessee's Andy Ogles for discriminatory remarks, were blocked.
Only one censure resolution passed in 2025, targeting Democrat Al Green.

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Story summary

In December 2025, Congress introduced multiple censure resolutions against lawmakers from both parties.
Stacey Plaskett, a Democrat, faced scrutiny over past communications with Jeffrey Epstein, a Republican-led censure effort that failed.
New Jersey Democrat LaMonica McIver was targeted after her arrest outside an ICE facility.
Censure attempts against Republicans, including Tennessee's Andy Ogles for discriminatory remarks, were blocked.
Only one censure resolution passed in 2025, targeting Democrat Al Green.