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H.Res. 1498 · Congress
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.
Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What does this mean?

The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a resolution that would formally censure Representative Chuck Edwards, a member of the House from North Carolina. A censure is an official statement of disapproval passed by a majority vote of the House; it is a public reprimand, and it does not by itself remove someone from office. The official summary says only that the resolution censures him and does not describe the specific allegations, so it doesn't spell out any additional penalties or other changes beyond the censure itself.

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Bill Lifecycle
Real action history from Congress.gov — where this bill is in the process, and every recorded step along the way.
Passed House
Sep 1, 2026
Full action history (11)
Aug 3, 2026Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
Aug 3, 2026The House Committee on Ethics reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-756, by Mr. Guest.
Sep 1, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 1, 2026On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 2 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H5389)
Sep 1, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 413 - 2 (Roll no. 292). (text: CR H5389)
Sep 1, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5409-5410)
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