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Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.

Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesus G. ``Chuy'' Garcia of Illinois.

Introduced Nov 17, 2025

Latest action (Nov 18, 2025) Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Legislative subjects (4)
House of RepresentativesIllinoisLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress

Summary

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' disapproval of Representative Jesús G. "Chuy" García of Illinois regarding his actions in the 2026 election cycle. According to the resolution, Representative García filed nominating petitions on October 27, 2025, to run in the Democratic primary in March 2026, but withdrew his petitions on November 6, 2025, after the filing deadline had passed. The resolution notes that on November 5, 2025, García's Chief of Staff, Patty García, filed her own nominating petitions to run in the Democratic primary on the final day of filing. The resolution characterizes these actions as beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution does not impose any enforcement action or penalty but serves as a statement of disapproval from the House.

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Actions (13)
  1. Nov 18, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  2. Nov 18, 2025 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692) · house
  3. Nov 18, 2025 Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)
  4. Nov 18, 2025 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737) · house
  5. Nov 17, 2025 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 878, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Perez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced. · house
  6. Nov 17, 2025 The previous question was ordered without objection. · house
  7. Nov 17, 2025 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878. · house
  8. Nov 17, 2025 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  9. Nov 17, 2025 On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 288). · house
  10. Nov 17, 2025 Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure. · house
  11. Nov 17, 2025 Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698) · house
  12. Nov 17, 2025 QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Perez rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House. · house
  13. Nov 17, 2025 Introduced in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 17, 2025

Ms. Perez submitted the following resolution

RESOLUTION

Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia of Illinois.

Whereas, on October 27, 2025, Representative Chuy Garcia of Illinois filed nominating petitions to be on the Democratic primary ballot in March 2026; Whereas, on November 5, 2025, on the last day of filing, Representative Garcia’s Chief of Staff, Patty Garcia, submitted her own paperwork to enter the Democratic primary; Whereas, on November 6, after the filing deadline, Representative Garcia confirmed that he would not be seeking another term in 2026 and would be withdrawing his nominating petitions; Whereas Representative Garcia’s Chief of Staff was the only Democrat who filed to run in the primary at the direction of Representative Garcia, undermining the process of a free and fair election; and Whereas Representative Garcia’s actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from Illinois Mr. Garcia. <all>

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