IV 

115TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 966 

In the matter of Maxine Waters. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 26, 2018 

Mr. NORMAN (for himself, Mr. GIBBS, Mr. BIGGS, Mr. DUNCAN of South 

Carolina, Mr. ABRAHAM, Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania, and Mr. 

ROKITA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Ethics 

RESOLUTION 

In the matter of Maxine Waters. 

Whereas Benjamin Franklin was quoted saying, ‘‘The freedom of speech is the pillar of a free government’’; 

Whereas in his first inaugural address, Thomas Jefferson 

said that, ‘‘Every difference of opinion is not a difference 

of principle’’; 

Whereas Abraham Lincoln stated that, ‘‘There is no grievance that is a fit object of redress by mob law’’; 

Whereas the First Amendment of the Constitution provides 

for the freedom of speech; 

Whereas the First Amendment of the Constitution provides 

for the right to assemble; 


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Whereas Trump administration officials have been targets of 

recent protests from those who disagree philosophically 

and politically; 

Whereas many Trump administration officials and supporters 

have been denied service in restaurants, targeted at their 

personal homes, yelled at, spit on, or been victims of 

hateful speech; 

Whereas this political climate of disrespect only exacerbates 

the political divide in America; 

Whereas, on June 23, 2018, Representative Maxine Waters 

(CA–43) attended a political rally in Los Angeles; 

Whereas she publicly denounced the Trump administration 

and all those who support the administration’s agenda; 

Whereas the Congresswoman told her supporters and all 

those who disagree with the Trump administration, to 

‘‘push back on them and . . . tell them they’re not welcome anymore, anywhere’’; 

Whereas she also said that she has ‘‘no sympathy for these 

people’’; 

Whereas this rhetoric is dangerous, vile, and lacks basic civility; 

Whereas Representative Maxine Waters has called for segregation and abuse of those who disagree politically, ideologically, and philosophically from her and her supporters; 

Whereas all public officials should honor the values of free 

speech by encouraging debate, not condoning hatred; 

Whereas article I, section 5, clause 2 of the Constitution 

states that, ‘‘Each House may . . . punish its Members 

for disorderly behavior’’; and 


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Whereas the words and actions of Representative Maxine 

Waters constitute disorderly behavior: Now, therefore, be 

it 

1 Resolved, That— 

2 (1) the House of Representatives does censure 

3 and condemn Representative Maxine Waters for her 

4 intolerable response to the policies of the Trump Ad5 ministration on June 23, 2018, for her quest for 

6 hostility and violence, and for her uncivilized re7 marks about President Trump, officials of his ad8 ministration, and those who support his administra9 tion; 

10 (2) Representative Maxine Waters forthwith 

11 present herself in the well of the House for the pro12 nouncement of censure; and 

13 (3) Representative Maxine Waters be censured 

14 with the public reading of this resolution by the 

15 Speaker. 

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