Nehls Moves to Censure Green After Trump Address Heckling

Representative Troy Nehls (R-TX) has introduced a resolution to censure his fellow Texan, Representative Al Green (D-TX) following his display of heckling during President Donald Trump's (R) Address to the Joint Session of Congress.

Rep. Green was kicked out of the House Chamber after stood up and began shouting at President Trump, and after Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) reminded Rep. Green to keep decorum, Green heckled again and again, leading the Sergeant of Arms to remove Green.

Vice President JD Vance (R) was seen smiling throughout the fanfare and was physically motioning for hecklers to get out of the chamber.

Following the display, Rep. Green shared with reporters that his outbursts toward President Trump were about his belief that Trump does not have a "mandate to cut Medicaid," and that he wanted to make those thoughts known. He also announced that he would bring forth new Articles of Impeachment against President Trump.

"The President said he had a mandate, and I was making it clear to the President that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid," began Green. "I have people who are very fearful. These are poor people, and they only have Medicaid in their lives when it comes to their health care. And I want him to know that his budget calls for deep cuts in Medicaid. He needs to save Medicaid, protect it. We need to raise the cap on Social Security. There's a possibility that it's going to be hurt, and we've got to protect Medicare."

Since these events, Rep. Nehls shared on social media that he intends to censure Green. He has garnered 25 co-sponsors already.

"I just introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Al Green," said Rep. Nehls. "His behavior last night during President Trump’s joint session of Congress was shameful and inexcusable, and his actions brought shame to the great state of Texas. I will do everything I can to ensure that order, decorum, and rules of this sacred chamber are upheld."

Co-sponsors from the Lone Star State also chimed in, such as Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX) who called Green's display "embarrassing" to the nation.

"Al Green’s outburst last night was EMBARASSING," said Rep. Jackson. "He is a CLOWN and tried to make President Trump’s joint address to Congress into a circus! Unsuccessfully! He wanted the spotlight, and now he’s about to get it. I am PROUD to support Rep. Troy Nehls' resolution to CENSURE Al Green."

Moreover, Representative Randy Weber (R-TX) mentioned that he "fully supports" Nehls' measure.

"I fully support censuring Al Green for his behavior during President Trump's joint session of Congress last night. Thank you to my fellow Texan for taking the lead on this!" said Rep. Weber.

What Happens When A Representative Is Censured?

In short, the censuring of a representative occurs when a majority of the House votes to formally disapprove and publicly condemn the actions or words of said representative. Censured representatives must stand in the House well and hear the reading of the resolution. 27 members have been censured, the most recent was former Representative Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) in 2023.

Other than the public humiliation, there aren't any punishments that come with being censured. However, a stripping of committee assignments can occur, but are not required.

Rep. Green acknowledged that he would face any punishment given to him while speaking to the media following his outbursts.