Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois.
USA119th CongressHRES-878| House
| Updated: 11/18/2025
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic Representative
Washington
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the behavior of Representative Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia of Illinois. The resolution details how Representative Garcia initially filed nominating petitions for the March 2026 Democratic primary, only to have his Chief of Staff, Patty Garcia, submit her own paperwork for the same primary on the last day of filing. Following the filing deadline, Representative Garcia confirmed he would not seek another term and would withdraw his petitions. The resolution alleges that his Chief of Staff filed at his direction, making her the only Democrat to run in the primary, thereby undermining the process of a free and fair election . The House concludes that these actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution.
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Introduced in House
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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698)
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698; text: CR H4692)
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 288).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois.
USA119th CongressHRES-878| House
| Updated: 11/18/2025
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of the behavior of Representative Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia of Illinois. The resolution details how Representative Garcia initially filed nominating petitions for the March 2026 Democratic primary, only to have his Chief of Staff, Patty Garcia, submit her own paperwork for the same primary on the last day of filing. Following the filing deadline, Representative Garcia confirmed he would not seek another term and would withdraw his petitions. The resolution alleges that his Chief of Staff filed at his direction, making her the only Democrat to run in the primary, thereby undermining the process of a free and fair election . The House concludes that these actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution.
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Introduced in House
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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698)
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698; text: CR H4692)
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 288).
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737)
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)
View VoteMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Democratic Representative
Washington
Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
House of RepresentativesIllinoisLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress