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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

Is it appropriate for a Member to use their official equipment in violation of rule XXIII? The SPEAKER pro tempore. That is not a proper parliamentary inquiry. Does the gentleman have a parliamentary inquiry?

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

May I inquire under rule XXIII whether this is a violation of the official Code of Conduct before the House. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman has not made an inquiry relevant to any pending proceedings.

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Jacky Rosen
@jackyrosen· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

Mr. President, this year will mark 7 years since my community of Las Vegas was forever changed on October 1, 2017. On that night, we experienced a tragedy on a scale far worse than anyone could have ever imagined. Ten minutes--10…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

Earlier today a gentleman from Louisiana posted on his official X account: ``LOL. These Haitians are wild. Eating pets, vudu, nastiest country in the Western Hemisphere, cults, slapstick gangsters, but damned if they don't feel all…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I made a motion based on rule XXIII--point of parliamentary inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not stating a proper motion at this time.

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

May I ask of the Parliamentarian whether these--the rule XXIII Code of Conduct applies against the gentleman from Louisiana. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair will not provide an advisory opinion on this matter. Parliamentary Inquiry

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I am attempting to give notice that I intend to bring a censure resolution upon return to this House of Representatives, and I would hope that every Member of this body understands that no person, particularly those who contribute to…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I made a motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. There is no motion pending before the House.

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I make a motion that this gentleman's words be stricken from the official record that he used by using official property and platform of the U.S. House of Representatives. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Sir, that is not a valid motion under the…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

Point of inquiry. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman will state his point of inquiry.

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

So the gentleman from Louisiana, had he stood on the floor of the House of Representatives and said these words on the House floor, the body would have been able to remove his words from the Record? Is that not correct, Mr. Speaker? The…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I am submitting by resolution a motion to censure Representative Clay Higgins for violating rule IX by bringing discredit and disgrace to the House of Representatives. There is an official motion, Mr. Speaker. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

That is why I made the motion to refer this matter to the Committee on Ethics so that they can fully deliberate and determine whether the gentleman from Louisiana violated rule XXIII of the Code of Conduct of the House of Representatives…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I hereby give notice of my intent to offer a question of the privileges of the House. The form of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 1500, censuring Representative Glen Clay Higgins of the Third Congressional District of Louisiana…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

I am not asking for you to make a determination of an advisory opinion. I am asking for the matter to be referred to the Committee on Ethics based on the violation of rule XXIII Code of Conduct before the House of Representatives. The…

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Steven Horsford
@stevenhorsford· Democratic · NV· Sep 25, 2024

It is unfortunate that on the last day of this body's work on behalf of the people, after we came together just last week in a bipartisan way to protect and to provide dignitary protection for our national party candidates, that we have a…

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Susie Lee
@susielee· Democratic · NV· Sep 24, 2024

Instead, we are going to slap a Band- Aid on this and revisit the pay issue after another congressional recess, which just got longer. Meanwhile, these firefighters will hold their breath for another torturous 3 months, or even worse, they…

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Susie Lee
@susielee· Democratic · NV· Sep 24, 2024

I am not sure how familiar everyone is with the committee proceedings on this legislation, but just in case, I want to offer a little refresher. This is not the first time that I have spoken out on the majority's either inability or…

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