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House Roll Call 293

119th Congress · Session 1 · November 18, 2025

A vote to send the measure to a committee instead of deciding it now

Usually an attempt by the side that expects to lose to change the measure or delay it. If it fails, the measure stays on the floor and the chamber goes on to decide it.

What was being voted on

119-HRES-888 — Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing.

This resolution seeks to censure and condemn Delegate Stacey Plaskett for her actions regarding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It alleges that she inappropriately coordinated and received instructions from Epstein via text message during a congressional hearing. The resolution further aims to remove her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Additionally, it directs the Committee on Ethics to conduct a full investigation into her ties to Epstein and any other potential improprieties.

The House recorded this as
On Motion to Refer
Censuring and condemning Delegate Stacey Plaskett and removing her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for conduct that reflects discreditably on the House of Representatives for colluding with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing
Result: Failed
Needed a simple majority — more than half of those voting.
Yea: 213Nay: 214Not Voting: 6433 members
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat D211003
Republican R221403
Official record
How each member voted (433)
213 yea, 214 nay, 6 not voting