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 free-
dom 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 griev-
ance 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 wel-
come anymore, anywhere’’; 
Whereas she also said that she has ‘‘no sympathy for these 
people’’; 
Whereas this rhetoric is dangerous, vile, and lacks basic civil-
ity; 
Whereas Representative Maxine Waters has called for seg-
regation and abuse of those who disagree politically, ideo-
logically, and philosophically from her and her sup-
porters; 
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 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the House of Representatives does censure 
and condemn Representative Maxine Waters for her 
intolerable response to the policies of the Trump Ad-
ministration on June 23, 2018, for her quest for 
hostility and violence, and for her uncivilized re-
marks about President Trump, officials of his ad-
ministration, and those who support his administra-
tion; 
(2) Representative Maxine Waters forthwith 
present herself in the well of the House for the pro-
nouncement of censure; and 
(3) Representative Maxine Waters be censured 
with the public reading of this resolution by the 
Speaker. 
Æ 
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