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 and remove her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The proposed actions stem from allegations that Plaskett inappropriately coordinated with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing in February 2019. This conduct is deemed to reflect discreditably on the House of Representatives and erode public trust. Specifically, the resolution asserts that Plaskett was actively coached by Epstein via text message during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing, receiving instructions on questioning and congratulations afterward. It highlights Epstein's known status as a convicted sex offender and Plaskett's alleged extensive political, personal, and professional connections with him post-conviction. The resolution also directs the Committee on Ethics to conduct a full investigation into Plaskett's ties to Epstein and any potential further improprieties.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
NOTIFICATION 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.
QUESTION 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
Considered as unfinished business.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
NOTIFICATION 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.
QUESTION 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
Considered as unfinished business.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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.
USA119th CongressHRES-888| House
| Updated: 11/19/2025
This resolution seeks to censure and condemn Delegate Stacey Plaskett and remove her from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The proposed actions stem from allegations that Plaskett inappropriately coordinated with convicted felony sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a congressional hearing in February 2019. This conduct is deemed to reflect discreditably on the House of Representatives and erode public trust. Specifically, the resolution asserts that Plaskett was actively coached by Epstein via text message during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing, receiving instructions on questioning and congratulations afterward. It highlights Epstein's known status as a convicted sex offender and Plaskett's alleged extensive political, personal, and professional connections with him post-conviction. The resolution also directs the Committee on Ethics to conduct a full investigation into Plaskett's ties to Epstein and any potential further improprieties.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
NOTIFICATION 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.
QUESTION 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
Considered as unfinished business.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Submitted in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
NOTIFICATION 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.
QUESTION 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.
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
Considered as unfinished business.
The previous question was ordered without objection.
POSTPONED 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.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).