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Higher Bar for Disciplining Congress Members: 60% Vote Required.

This proposal changes the rules of the House of Representatives, raising the threshold needed to discipline a member of Congress (such as censure, disapproval, or removal from a committee). Instead of a simple majority, at least 60% of voting members will be required. This makes it harder to discipline elected officials, potentially affecting their accountability to the public.
Key points
Introduction of a supermajority requirement (60% of votes) to censure or disapprove a Member of the House of Representatives.
Removing a Congress member from committee assignments will now require 60% support, increasing protection for officials against internal sanctions.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a supermajority vote of Members present and voting to subject a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner to the censure or disapproval of the House, or removal from committee membership.
Print number: HRES 906
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]