Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. Chuy García of Illinois.
What does the HRES 878 do?
HRES 878 is a House resolution sponsored by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA). The House went on record disapproving the behavior of Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García of Illinois. The resolution recounts that García filed for reelection, that his chief of staff filed as the only other Democrat on the last day of filing at his direction, and that García then withdrew after the deadline — leaving her the lone Democrat on the March 2026 primary ballot. Formally disapproves of Rep. Chuy García's conduct around Illinois primary ballot filing, finding he directed his chief of staff to file before he withdrew after the deadline.
Did HRES 878 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HRES 878 has passed the House.
Status: Passed House
Latest vote: House Passed 236–183 on November 18, 2025
Outlook: Adopted
Key provisions
- Formal Rebuke
- House disapproves of Rep. García's behavior
- Finds his actions beneath the dignity of his office
- Ballot Timeline
- García filed for reelection October 27, 2025
- Chief of staff filed November 5, the last day
- García withdrew November 6, after the deadline
Last updated July 10, 2026