In a dramatic turn of events on Capitol Hill, the House of Representatives voted narrowly on Wednesday to advance a censure resolution against Rep. Al Green (D-TX). This decision comes after Green was forcibly removed from President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday night due to his failure to adhere to decorum rules.
WHOA!
— The Patriot Voice (@TPV_John) March 5, 2025
CLASSLESS Texas Democrat Rep. Al Green just got REMOVED from the House by the Sergeant at Arms, at the direction of Speaker Mike Johnson for being continuously disruptive during @realDonaldTrump speech and refusing to sit down.
THAT IS A REAL INSURRECTION!!! pic.twitter.com/GHq3MrEyVh
The Incident Unfolds
Green’s ejection marked an unprecedented moment in congressional proceedings, drawing significant attention from both sides of the aisle. According to reports, the trouble began when Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) intervened as Democratic members, including Green, exhibited disruptive behavior during Trump’s speech. The situation escalated quickly as Johnson directed members to maintain order.
“Mr. President, members are directed to uphold and maintain decorum in the House and to cease any further disruptions,” Johnson stated firmly from the podium, issuing a warning that would soon prove necessary.
🚨 #BREAKING: The House of Representatives just voted 211-209 to move forward with the censure of deranged Al Green
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 5, 2025
How the hell is it that not a SINGLE DEMOCRAT voted to condemn this behavior?
A final vote on the matter is scheduled for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/63f71jBAGE
As tensions rose, Johnson escalated his remarks, indicating he was prepared to instruct the Sergeant at Arms to restore order if the disruptions continued. Despite his multiple attempts to get Green to comply, the Texas representative remained defiant.
The atmosphere in the chamber grew increasingly heated, with reactions pouring in from both Republican and Democrat lawmakers. After several failed attempts to have Green take his seat, Johnson made the rare decision to order his removal.
“Find that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum,” the Speaker announced as the Sergeant at Arms approached Green to esc*rt him out.
Rep. Al Green is removed from the House chamber after interrupting President Trump's joint congressional address.
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) March 5, 2025
Watch live: https://t.co/2olQrC34pI pic.twitter.com/p7Dk6hw3dX
Censure Resolution Advances
In the wake of the incident, Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) promptly introduced a resolution aimed at censuring Green for his conduct. Titled Resolution 189, the document cites that Green’s actions “disrupted the proceedings of the joint address and was a breach of proper conduct.” It also underscores that the Texas Representative had to be removed by the Sergeant at Arms after repeated warnings.
Democrats attempted to block the censure resolution by moving to table it; however, this effort fell short in the tightly contested House vote, resulting in 211 votes in favor and 209 against. The slim margin indicates that the final vote on the censure could similarly be tightly contested.
The Democrat Motion to Table H. Res. 189 was Rejected – 209 Yeas, 211 Nays, 1 Pres
— Republican Cloakroom (@RepCloakroom) March 5, 2025
This censure represents a formal rebuke of Green’s behavior during the presidential address and, if passed, would require him to stand before the House while the resolution is read aloud—an act considered a severe form of discipline within congressional tradition.
Implications of the Censure
A censure does not remove a member from office or strip them of committee assignments, but it serves as one of the most stringent forms of punishment the House can impose, just short of expulsion. If approved, this action will symbolize a significant reprimand for Green, who has previously been known for his outspoken nature in Congress.
Republican leaders have expressed their intent to hold members accountable for behavior they deem unacceptable. “Al Green thought he could throw a tantrum and get away with it? WRONG. The House just voted to proceed with his censure after he interrupted President Trump’s speech,” one Republican tweeted, reflecting the party’s stance on maintaining order during official proceedings.
Al Green thought he could throw a tantrum and get away with it? WRONG. The House just voted to proceed with his censure after he interrupted President Trump’s speech.
— Desiree (@DesireeAmerica4) March 6, 2025
This is the NEW Republican Party—no more sitting back while these 🤡's act like fools. You pull a stunt, you PAY… pic.twitter.com/2l6PBSlgIb
Despite the unfolding drama, neither Green nor Democratic leadership has issued any public responses regarding the incident or the advancing censure resolution at the time of this report. The situation remains tense as all eyes turn to the House for the final vote expected soon.
With political stakes high and emotions running strong, this incident highlights the increasingly charged atmosphere in Congress and the lengths to which lawmakers will go to ensure decorum is upheld during significant national addresses.
