Title: In the matter of Maxine Waters.
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
Censures and condemns Maxine Waters, Representative of California's 43rd Congressional District, for her reactions to the policies of the Trump Administration on June 23, 2018.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 966 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 966

                    In the matter of Maxine Waters.


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                    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

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                               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;
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
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 Administration on June 23, 2018, for 
        her quest for hostility and violence, and for her uncivilized 
        remarks about President Trump, officials of his administration, 
        and those who support his administration;
            (2) Representative Maxine Waters forthwith present herself 
        in the well of the House for the pronouncement of censure; and
            (3) Representative Maxine Waters be censured with the 
        public reading of this resolution by the Speaker.
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