Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation underscored the fragility of the G.O.P. majority, and exposed deep discontent on the right going into the midterm elections.
Formal reprimands, once rare, dominated the chamber’s agenda this week, prompting lawmakers in both parties to call for changes to the way the House handles such actions.
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, last month. Official House rebukes, once exceedingly rare and mostly a matter of consensus for the most egregious conduct or illegal acts by a sitting member of Congress, have become commonplace in recent years.
The measure rebuked the retiring Democratic representative Jesús García of Illinois for maneuvering to ensure his top aide would be the only one running to succeed him.
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