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House Passes Resolution Condemning Democratic Congressman Over Retirement Move

Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia is accused of timing the exit to make sure his chief of staff would succeed him. Garcia said the decision is personal and justified.
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House Passes Resolution Condemning Democratic Congressman Over Retirement Move
U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia speaks at a news conference in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 6, 2025. Scott Olson/Getty Images
Jackson Richman
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WASHINGTON—The House of Representatives passed a resolution on Nov. 18 condemning Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Ill.) for announcing his retirement at the last minute and effectively making his chief of staff his successor.

The tally was 236 in favor, 183 against, and four voting “present.” Twenty-three Democrats joined all 213 Republicans in voting for the resolution.

Jackson Richman
Jackson Richman
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Jackson Richman is a Washington correspondent for The Epoch Times. In addition to Washington politics, he covers the intersection of politics and sports/sports and culture. He previously was a writer at Mediaite and Washington correspondent at Jewish News Syndicate. His writing has also appeared in The Washington Examiner. He is an alum of George Washington University.
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