HRES-888 : Still Just a Bill


H. Res. 888 is a resolution to censure and condemn Delegate Stacey Plaskett, the representative for the United States Virgin Islands, for allegedly colluding with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing. The resolution calls for her removal from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

  • It states that Delegate Plaskett inappropriately coordinated with Jeffrey Epstein during a February 2019 congressional hearing, receiving instructions and feedback from him in real-time.
  • It emphasizes Epstein's status as a convicted sex offender, highlighting his 2008 conviction and subsequent federal investigation.
  • The resolution argues that Delegate Plaskett's actions erode public trust in Congress and raise serious questions about her judgment and integrity, especially given her role on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • The resolution directs the Committee on Ethics to conduct a full investigation into the extent of Plaskett's ties to Epstein and any potential further improprieties.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2025-11-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-11-18VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 888, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorThe previous question was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2025-11-18VoteOn motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorThe previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorMs. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorConsidered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorQUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Norman 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.House floor actions
2025-11-18FloorNOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Norman 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 designated for consideration of the resolution.House floor actions
2025-11-18IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ethics.House floor actions

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