A bipartisan coalition of congressmen rebuked U.S. Rep. Al Green for his conduct during the recent joint session of Congress.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) introduced a resolution to censure Green (D-TX), 78, for his disruptive and disorderly behavior during the joint session of Congress on March 4.
Ten Democrats joined all Republicans in passing the censure resolution. The vote was 224-198.
Green (D-TX) and Rep. Shomari Figures (D-AL) voted present.
Most of the Democrats who voted with the Republicans came from battleground states or competitive districts. These included Reps. Ami Bera and Jim Costa of California; Ed Case of Hawaii; Laura Gillen and Tom Suozzi of New York; Marcy Kaptur of Ohio; Jared Moskowitz of Florida; Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington state; Jim Himes of Connecticut; Chrissy Houlahan of Pennsylvania.
“Congressman Al Green’s behavior during President Trump’s historic joint session of Congress last night was shameful,” Nehls said in a press release introducing the censure resolution.“Congressman Al Green repeatedly disrupted President Trump, even after Speaker Mike Johnson advised Members to maintain order.”
“His actions brought shame on the great state of Texas. That’s exactly why I introduced a resolution to censure him. His behavior is inexcusable,” Nehls continued. ” As a member of Congress and a fierce advocate and defender of President Trump, I will do everything I can to ensure that order, decorum, and rules of this sacred chamber are upheld.”
The text of the resolution emphasized that Green violated decorum and should be present to hear his censure if it is passed.
Speaker Mike Johnson repeatedly warned Green, telling him, “Mr. Green, take your seat, sir.”
Green refused, reportedly shouting at the President, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!”
Vice President JD Vance made a gesture indicating that Green should be ejected from the Chamber.
Johnson clearly agreed, saying, “Finding that members continue to engage in willful and concerted disruption of proper decorum, the Chair now directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to restore order.”
Republicans applauded as the Speaker said, “Remove this gentleman from the chamber!” and banged his gavel.
Green condoned his behavior on X:
Last night I stood up for those who need Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. Democrats will never abandon the fight to make sure every American has a safe, healthy, and financially secure life. #ISaidWhatISaid pic.twitter.com/xbKArzeLp1
— Congressman Al Green (@RepAlGreen) March 6, 2025