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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
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (21)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ethics Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Nov 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
Nov 18, 2025
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
Nov 18, 2025
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
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Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered as unfinished business.
Nov 18, 2025
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
Nov 19, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
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Nov 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • November 18, 2025
    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)


  • November 18, 2025
    Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)


  • November 18, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.


  • November 18, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.


  • November 18, 2025
    On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
    View Vote


  • November 18, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.


  • November 18, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • November 18, 2025
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • November 19, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)


  • November 19, 2025
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
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  • November 19, 2025
    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
Nov 18, 2025
Submitted in House
Nov 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)
Nov 18, 2025
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)
Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.
Nov 18, 2025
The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
View Vote
Nov 18, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.
Nov 18, 2025
Considered as unfinished business.
Nov 18, 2025
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
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.
Nov 19, 2025
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)
Nov 19, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
View Vote
Nov 19, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • November 18, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • November 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • November 18, 2025
    Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4737-4745; text: CR H4737-4738)


  • November 18, 2025
    Ms. Clark (MA) moved to refer to Ethics. (: CR H4738)


  • November 18, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the Clark (MA) motion to refer H. Res. 888.


  • November 18, 2025
    The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection.


  • November 18, 2025
    On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 213 - 214 (Roll no. 293).
    View Vote


  • November 18, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 888.


  • November 18, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business.


  • November 18, 2025
    The previous question was ordered without objection.


  • November 18, 2025
    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.


  • November 19, 2025
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4761-4762)


  • November 19, 2025
    On agreeing to the resolution Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 214, 3 Present (Roll no. 297).
    View Vote


  • November 19, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (21)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Chip Roy (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Michael Baumgartner (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Byron Donalds (Republican)Mary E. Miller (Republican)Randy Fine (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Josh Brecheen (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Ethics Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional committeesHouse Permanent Select Committee on IntelligenceLegislative rules and procedureMembers of CongressVirgin Islands