Resolution to expel Bouchat gets support, then gets sent to dead-end committee

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 4, 2026

Words: 1,015

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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The House voted overwhelmingly Friday to allow introduction of a resolution calling for the expulsion of an absentee Republican delegate, only to see it assigned to the House Rules Committee where it is likely to die without a hearing.

Del. Lauren Arikan (R-Harford) introduced the resolution late Friday to remove Del. Christopher Bouchat (R-Carroll and Frederick), who has been skipping floor votes and committee sessions since late February.

Because it was introduced Friday — …

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