found that Esty had not acted quickly to remove the staffer as she should have, but that she did not break any rules. After reapportionment reduced Alabama's Congressional delegation by one seat in 1962, Alabama held a single statewide election for Congressional Representatives with all of the current Representatives running against each other. On Mar. Bordallo received rental profit, received gifts of free lodging, meals, and amenities, and using official funds to pay for her lodging and meals, and recommended that the Committee dismiss the allegation that Del. The House Committee on Ethics concluded Young had improperly accepted travel gifts and issued a letter of reproval. In 1998, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Gingrich for violation of laws governing tax-exempt organizations, improper intervention with government agencies, receipt of improper personal benefits from a PAC and violation of campaign finance rules. found the legal services were impermissble and that the representative was unaware of this, but that the committee would be satisfied if the representative properly disclosed and paid for the services, House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. On Jul. His prior antagonist had died in 1900 and no new charges challenging his seat were filed. On Jun. Dietrich requested an investigation into charges he had accepted bribes for postal appointments even though the charges were dismissed in January 1904. Gould faced an allegation of bribery more than a decade before his time in office, and the Senate considered whether to prevent him from taking his seat. Select Committee appointed by the House recommended censure, $40,000 restitution and reduction of seniority. On Jul. Hanna faced an allegation of bribery to win a Senate seat. first decided to require a 2/3 majority for expulsion which failed 27-43, and second to unseat him, which also failed 28-42, Senate When a select committee reported to the full Senate, Senator Archer submitted a resolution for expulsion. issued another majority and minority report, the former recommending he keep the seat and the minority that he not, Senate Whalley faced an allegation of taking kickbacks from congressional employees for personal use. Brasco faced an allegation of bribery to get a Post Office contract for a Mafia-controlled truck company. The House Committee on Ethics concluded that there was insufficient evidence to act further even though the representative admitted to "less than professional behavior". Pressley was arrested at a protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building on July, 19 2022. Senate On Jan. 2, 1953, the Senate Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections issued a report with no specific recommendations for Senate action and thus the Senate took no action even though the Subcommittee did find evidence of improper behavior by McCarthy. In 2014, Radel was sentenced to probation, which he served. Committee on Military Affairs referred to committee, Senate On Feb. 1, 1904, Dietrich requested an investigation into charges he had accepted bribes for postal appointments even though the charges were dismissed in January 1904. This is because they are responsible for the laws which govern our society. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison. In light of Speaker Hastert's plan to expel him if he remained, Foley resigned on Sept. 29, 2006. passed H. Res. * 19 have been accused of writing bad checks. She pleaded guilty and received four years' probation. That the Capitol Police were investigating became public when they interviewed a Huffington Post reporter who'd witnessed the event as part of the investigation. The same month the Committee published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine. 30, 1926, the Committee on Privileges and Elections unanimously found that the accuser had failed to prove corruption or a change in the election outcome and recommended no further action. House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct The same month the Committee published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine. In May 2021, her conviction was vacated. On Oct. 4, 1990, he resigned. Rep. Blake Farenthold [R-TX27, 2011-2018], closed the investigation due to loss of jurisdiction, recommended further review, but to postpone that review until the lawsuit was resolved, named members to the Investigative Subcommittee. In 1992, Adams was accused of rape and sexual harassment and quit his Senate race as a result. Broun lost his 2014 election. Fortenberry announced he would resign effective March 31, 2022. fined Roy for failing to wear a mask on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced that Roy had not appealed the fine, announced that Miller had appealed the fine, but the appeal was rejected, reported the arrest and that a fine was paid, and closed the investigation, published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings, reported the arrest and that he paid the fine, and closed the investigation, reported the arrest and that she paid a fine, and closed the investigation, failing to meet a financial disclosure deadline, reported that Norman had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms, reported that Massie had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms, reported that Mast had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms, failed to complete security screening on May 19, 2021 and was fined $5,000, announced that Smucker had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms, failed to complete security screening on May 13, 2021 and was fined $5,000, announced that Foxx had been fined by the Sergeant at Arms, failing to complete security screening on April 20, 2021, began a review of Clyburn's appeal of his fine, failing to complete security screening on April 14, 2021, reported that the House Sergeant at Arms fined Rogers and began a review of Rogers's appeal, failed to complete security screening on February 4, 2021 and was fined $5,000, reported that the House Sergeant at Arms fined Gohmert and began a review of Gohmert's appeal, announced that Gohmert's February 26 appeal was denied, failed to complete security screening on February 3, 2021 and was fined $5,000, reported that the House Sergeant at Arms fined Clyde and began a review of his appeal, refusing to fully comply with security procedures before entering the House floor on January 12, 2021, interviewed a Huffington Post reporter who'd observed and reported the incident being investigated, sent a letter to Fulcher saying there was no investigation at that time, attempting to carry a concealed firearm onto the House floor on January 21, 2021, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27, 2013-2018], Rep. Watkins stepped down from his committee positions, established an Investigative Subcommittee, reported that the end of their term ended the committee's jurisdiction. Secretary of State Paul Powell Roughly $800,000 was found stuffed in shoe boxes Powells home after he died in 1970. In March 2018, the House Committee on Ethics reproved Gutirrez for using his Member Representational Allowance inappropriately, albeit possibly unwittingly, and ordered him to reimburse the US Treasury for that use. 22, 1796, the Senate voted 16-7 to investigate no further. Youre more than a vote, so support GovTrack today with a tip of any amount: Or keep using GovTrack for free! On Jun. In 1990, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Gringrich for using book partnership to avoid outside income limits or to obtain impermissible gifts or contributions, improper use of official resources to prepare book, and inadequate financial disclosure. On Oct. 4, 2004, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated DeLay for improperly linking the personal interest of a member with an effort to achieve a legislative goal and issued a report finding DeLay's behavior inappropriate. On Jan. 2, 1997, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Rose-Collins for misuse of official resources, campaign resources, and scholarship funds. Senate On Sep. 29, 1921, the Committee on Privileges and Elections exonerated Newberry in the majority report. In May 2018, Garrett announced he is an alcoholic and that he would not run for re-election at the same time that allegations that he had been using Congressional staff to perform unofficial work and personal errands emerged. on Ethics, Investigation of Sen. Alan Cranston, S. Rep. 102-223, 102d Cong., 1st Sess. Frank admitted preparing a memo containing misleading statements that could be perceived as an attempt to use political influence in a judicial matter and arranging improper dismissal of parking tickets for personal assistant. On Sep. 1, 1995, he resigned. concluded in a report that the representative had indeed advocated for some programs in which she had a financial interest, House Committee on Ethics reported that election loss ended the committee's jurisdiction. with publication of its report, the committee reproved Rush for accepting a gift of rent-free office space even if it did not amount to a campaign contribution and ordered him to repay the value of the gift. In 2010 Crowley was investigated for soliciting campaign contributions from entities affected by legislation then under consideration in 2009. On May 24th, Mast appealed and on June 25, the Committee rejected the appeal. expulsion was defeated, 11-28, Committee on Military Affairs and the Militia 3, 1980, Wilson was defeated in the primary. They are people who have opinions and ideas. They all keep their mouths shut when theyre actually in trouble, and if they are caught, they usually just shrug it off. In 2012 Vitter was investigated for demanding the issuance Gulf of Mexico deep water permits from the Secretary of the Interior in exchange for dropping his block on a proposed salary increase for the Secretary. The Office of Congressional Ethics voted unanimously in December 2021 to recommend that the House Committee on Ethics dismiss the case for lack of evidence. (2002), State Representative and House Majority Leader, State Representative Thomas W. Pearlman (R) was charged with fee-gouging and providing incompetent counsel. published a report indicating that since they had already paid one fine and intended to pay any additional ones, the committee would end it's investigation, Office of Congressional Ethics On August 14, the House Ethics Committee established an Investigative Subcommittee. They could be charged with a crime, and then get sentenced to serve time in prison. On Dec. 12, 1995, Sensenbrenner announced his intention to bring a resolution of expulsion to the floor of the House of Representatives See Congressional Record. 2, 1995, Guitierrez filed a complaint on behalf of the Congressional Accountability Project. 16, 1870, the Committee on Military Affairs recommended censure. Committee on Military Affairs They are the ones who get elected to office. The same month the Committee published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine. (1986), State Representative Vincent Palumbo (R) pled guilty to bank fraud and tax evasion. all three committees concluded that no specific action was warranted, partly because many of the contested activities were legal in Louisiana at that time and partly due to a lack of evidence (often resulting from questionable campaign finance recordkeeping practices). In 2014 Broun was investigated for using official resources for campaign purposes. Lightfoot In 2013 Bachmann was investigated for campaign finance violations. On Jun. recommended censure of McDermott and exonerated six other members, House Committee on the Judiciary published a report on the investigation of Sen. Cranston (Senate Select Comm. On May. dismissed the charges because there did not appear to be any Senate rule or any law in place prohibiting Vitter's actions. Stark announced his retirement from Congress. In 2012 Buchanan was investigated for improperly influencing a witness before the FEC and illegally reimbursing campaign contributors. On March 31, 2022, he resigned from Congress. Oakar faced an allegation of lying to the FBI, using the House Bank to convert public money to her own use. In 2006, Foley faced allegations of sexual abuse of underage Congressional pages. On Feb. 27, 1873, the Morrill Committee dismissed the charges. The committee found violations and sent a public letter to Gingrich and took no further action on Dec. 6, 1995. Report of the Judiciary Committee was tabled. 16, 1870, the House of Representatives censured him, 150-0. Further, because the bribe was made on behalf of a board of directors of a company of which Gould was a member and because Gould swore that he had personally vehemently opposed that bribe, therefore, he, Gould was not personally responsible for the crime that everyone agreed had in fact taken place. Rep. Smucker failed to complete security screening on May 19, 2021 and was fined $5,000. On Feb. 27, 1873, the House of Representatives censured him, 174-32. In 2022, Rep. Cawthorn was cited for driving with a revoked license and cited for speeding at least twice His court date is May 6, 2022. On May. 2, 1856, a select committee recommended expulsion. The House Committee on Ethics published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Reyes's response. The House Committee on Ethics concluded implicated House members did not intentionally accept gifts from prohibited entities. On Sep. 28, 2017, the U.S. District Court convicted him on four misdemeanor counts alleging he failed to file a federal income tax return for four consecutive years. In January 2021, the House Committee on Ethics reported that the end of their term ended the committee's jurisdiction. House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Rep. Rousseau faced an allegation of assaulting Rep. Grinnell with a cane outside the Capitol for an alleged insult spoken in debate. Rep. Gohmert failed to complete security screening on February 4, 2021 and was fined $5,000. On Mar. The House Committee on Ethics concluded the Williams Amendment could have affected Representative Williams personal financial interests, however the totality of the circumstances surrounding Representative Williams actions did not create a reasonable inference of improper conduct. In December 2017, she was sentenced to five years in prison. 4, 1873, his term as Vice President and President of the Senate ended. The list is updated as new information becomes available. Wilson heckled President Obama during an address to Congress by yelling "You lie!". 20, 1920, he was found guilty of campaign finance violations. Re-elected to fill the vacancy he created. Senate In July 2021, Sen. Tuberville was accused of violating the STOCK Act by failing to meet a financial disclosure deadline. In 2019, San Nicolas was alleged to have engaged in a sexual relationship with a staff member, converted campaign funds to personal use and/or accepted improper or excessive campaign contributions. Preliminary inquiry resolution amended to include assertion of additional charges on Oct. 22, 1990; staff report published on Oct. 24, 1990. He was found guilty of misconduct, suspended and ordered to pay restitution. Pleaded guilty, served 13 months in prison. 688 (1995). On Mar. On May 27, 1978, Burke faced an allegation of drunk and disorderly and resisting arrest at the Centerfold Bar in Dania, FL. Hunter faced an allegation of disloyalty to the Union. In July 2021, Rep. Johnson was arrested at a protest. Re-elected to fill the vacancy his own resignation created. The House Committee on Ethics reported that she paid a fine and closed the investigation. At an unspecified date during Rep. Grijalva's service in Congress, he was accused of creating a hostile work environment and being frequently drunk. Cunningham faced an allegation of tax evasion, conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud and wire fraud. In 2009 Dodd was investigated for receiving mortgages from Countrywide Financial in violation of Senate gift rules. On Apr. On Oct. 13, 1978, the House of Representatives reprimanded him by voice vote On Dec. 31, 1978, he resigned. (2004), State Representative Ronald 'Ronnie' Davis (R) pled guilty to four felony charges of conspiring to sell fake passports and to supplying drugs to his girlfriend (2002), Juvenile Court Judge, Darrell Catron (R) was found guilty of corruption and sentenced to 18 months' probation. Senate On March 30, news reports indicated that the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) were investigating Sen. Burr. determined that the campaign activities occurred in the district office with no evidence Sweeney directed or condoned the improper activities, House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct In 2011 Ensign was investigated for violating lobbying rules in order to cover up an affair. On Oct. 28, 2016, the Director of the FBI, James Comey, publicly reopened his investigation into presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton because the computer seized as part of the Weiner investigation contained some emails that might have been relevant to a prior investigation into Clinton. Senate referred the resolution to the Committee on Rules and Administration which passed it to the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections. On Mar. In 2009 Visclosky was investigated for soliciting campaign contributions in exchange for legislative outcomes. (1980), State Senator James Pappas (R) from North Platte was charged with circulating a petition in a county in which he was not qualified and lying about it. On May. On May. In 2013 Radel pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine. (2016), City Councillor of Dallas Carolyn Davis (D) was convicted of bribery. Lyon faced an allegation of violating Sedition Act on October 9, 1798 by accusing President John Adams of having a taste for excessive pomp, for which he was convicted and fined and served four months in prison while a member of the House. Zihlman faced an allegation that certain sums of money were paid to two members of Congress according to a grand jury report to court in 1924. convicted and served four months in prison while still in Congress and was re-elected subsequently. Advertisement - story continues below. In 2022, the Investigative Subcommittee found that there was at least some evidence for all the allegations, but the most significant evidence was for the financial allegations. issued a report with no specific recommendations for Senate action and thus the Senate took no action even though the Subcommittee did find evidence of improper behavior by McCarthy. 10, 1996, he pleaded guilty to mail fraud. Brown faced an allegation of disloyalty to the Union. He was re-elected the next month, but on July 31, 1979, the House of Representatives censured him in a 414-0 vote and in 1980 he resigned after losing the criminal appeal. reported that Smith should not be seated due to campaign corruption, Senate On Mar. (2002), State Representative and Democratic Leader of the, President Judge of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas. On November 28, 2017, Representative Gutirrez announced he would not seek reelection. In August 2020, the House Committee on Ethics admonished Gaetz for unprofessional behavior. Because Keating's campaign contributions came so close in time to Cranston's actions, he was reprimanded by the Senate Select Committee on Ethics. His final conviction was upheld after the first had been overturned and he'd been convicted again. In 1987, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Stallings for improper use of campaign funds (loan to congressional employee) and on Oct. 15, 1987, adopted a public letter of reproval, 12-0. failed) on party lines, 231-187. 12, 1912, the Senate voted to allow him to keep his seate 40-34. 22, 1993, he was convicted. Gaetz refused to appear for an interview with the committee. 25, 1995, he pleaded guilty to one count of violating the false statements statute regarding a charitable contribution. The House Committee on Ethics concluded that no further investigation was needed since Rep. Jayapal had paid a $50 fine and charges were dropped. King faced an allegation of corruption and false testimony before congressional committee. The lawsuit was resolved with a taxpayer-funded settlement that was revealed in 2017. 16, 1975, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct concluded Representative Payne did not knowingly accept impermissble travel gifts. preliminary inquiry voted, but no public information would be made until the conclusion of the state trial, U.S. District Court Thus, both Long and Overton retained their seats. After a fight almost broke out again, the Senate censured them both 54-12. Senate On May. House Sergeant at Arms In 1989, he admitted to violations and wrote personal letter of apology. House Committee on Ethics In May 2022, Brown pleaded guilty to one count of lying on her tax returns. 688 (1995). In 2014, Representative Moran announced he would not seek reelection. Tucker faced an allegation of seven counts of extortion and two counts of tax evasion for extorting $30,000 from a local businessman while he was mayor of Compton, CA and failing to report payments on his taxes, for which he was convicted on Dec. 8, 1995. In 2009 Kaptur was investigated for soliciting campaign contributions in exchange for legislative outcomes. In 2014, Senator Vitter lost the election for Louisiana Governor and did not run again for the Senate. House Committee on Ethics In 2015 Poe was investigated for travel funded or organized by one or more entities prohibited from providing congressional travel. On Feb. 27, 1873, the Morrill Committee dismissed the charges. 14, 1862, the Senate expulsion was defeated, 11-28. Caldwell faced an allegation of bribery to secure votes for a Senate seat. In Nov. 2017, Rep. Diana DeGettee alleged that Filner had groped her when their Congressional terms overlapped. President John Adams sent an incriminating letter of Blount's to the Senate and the House demanding Blount's impeachment and conviction. They are not perfect, but they are capable of doing what they do. ", House Office of Congressional Ethics Whittemore faced an allegation of selling appointments to military academies. On Aug. 7, 1996, he did not run for re-election. reimbursed Gould over $10,000 for his expenses, Committee on Privileges and Elections On Jul. 14, 1904, the special committee unanimously exonerated Dietrich and no further action was taken. In 1996, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Gringrich for improper use of services of volunteer in congressional office via a complaint known as the Third Miller Complaint. * 7 have been arrested for fraud. concluded that the campaign work occured without her knowledge but because Chu attempted to obstruct the investigation, a letter of reproval was issued. 117 Have directly or indirectly Bankrupted at least 2 businesses. On Jul. In 1981, Hinson was arrested for engaging in sexual activity with a member of the same sex, then illegal in Washington, D.C. On Apr. In 1989, Sen. McCain was accused of improperly intervening with federal banking regulators on behalf of Charles Keating, Jr. and his savings and loan business. On Jan. 2, 1950, he resigned. On Mar. Deal subsequently resigned. On Jul. The Senate investigation was halted during his investigation and trial for corruption and bribery which resulted in a mistrial. Majority report of the Judiciary committee concluded 16-7 that the House had no jurisdiction to investigate an alleged offense committed in a previous Congress that was being reviewed by the courts. In 2021, Rep. Meeks was fined for failing to wear a mask on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Jul. Gaetz was referred to the Florida Bar for investigation and possible discipline. Resigned prior to censure, but then was reelected to the same session of the House and then excluded from the House again, 130-76. On Aug. 14, 2006, he withdrew from election. member complaint filed (Feb. 23, 1995) (Schroeder, Johnston and McKinney Complaint); committee investigated; dismissed the complaint in a public letter on Dec. 6, 1995 and a public report issued on Dec. 12, 1995, House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct The Rep. appealed his fine, but the appeal was denied. On May 22, 1906, the issue was referred to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. On Feb. 11, 1913, the Senate adopted the recommendation. There is no problem with politicians. In 1989, Sen. Glenn was accused of improperly intervening with federal banking regulators on behalf of Charles Keating, Jr. and his savings and loan business. On Aug. 15, 1862, he resigned. Special Counsel appointed, Investigative subcommittee established (April 19, 1978); statement of alleged violation adopted (June 7, 1979); disciplinary hearing deferred due to hospitalization (Dec. 12, 1979). 15, 1924, a special committee recommended no further action against Zihlman. On Dec. 2, 1861, the House of Representatives expelled him, but no exact vote recorded). AUSTIN J. MURPHY (D-PA): Vote fraud, including forgery, conspiracy, and tampering with federal records (1999). On Feb. 19, 1857, a special committee recommended expulsion in the majority report. Nunes resigned at the beginning of 2022. published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Rep. Stutzman's response. 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