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. After a fight almost broke out again, the Senate censured them both 54-12. 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. (1997), Alderman of Chicago Alan Streeter (D) convicted of bribery. He died on August 21, 1947 and no formal action was ever taken. 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. The investigation was expanded to 1) false statements to the Committee on Standards, 2) his relationship with the foundation/course in violation of foundations tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code, 3) his use of unofficial resources for official purposes, and 4) his activities and relationship with another foundation. 15, 1856, he resigned after the expulsion vote. On March 30, news reports indicated that the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) were investigating Sen. Burr. Benjamin faced an allegation of disloyalty to the Union. In 2015 Farenthold was investigated for sexual harassment on the basis of a 2014 lawsuit filed against him alleging sexual harassment. on Ethics, Investigation of Sen. Alan Cranston, S. Rep. 102-223, 102d Cong., 1st Sess. In 2014, Senator Vitter lost the election for Louisiana Governor and did not run again for the Senate. On Jun. Reyes lost the 2012 election and the House Committe on Ethics' jurisdiction end with Reyes's term. 13, 1861, the House of Representatives expelled him, 94-45. On Feb. 27, 1873, the Morrill Committee made no recommendation. The same month the Committee published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine. Politicians have criminal records. A press statement was released on Sept. 21, 2000. In February 2018, a resolution to reprimand Rep. Gosar for attempting to pressure Capitol Police via Twitter to arrest State of the Union 2018 guests he described as "illegal aliens" was tabled (i.e. Owens did not seek reelection in 2014. Pleaded guilty to misdemeanor of conspiracy to defraud government. Convicted on charges that he had taken kickbacks from three of his Congressional employees. Clark faced an allegation of bribery to win a Senate seat. Convicted and was sentenced to five years in prison. 8, 1996, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct dismissed the second complaint. On Feb. 27, 1873, the Morrill Committee no formal recommendation, but he was reprimanded in report. 4, 1861, the Senate voted to pronounce his seat vacant after he withdrew from the Senate in the wake of Secession. In Jan. 1926, the Supreme Court declined to review the case. recommended no action since even if the charges were true the U.S. Senate had no jurisdiction over the Indiana Senate, Committee on Privileges and Elections The claims, always denied by Grijalva, were resolved with a severance payment in 2015 although none of this became public until 2017. On Apr. 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 that the fines would be paid and no further investigation was required. On Mar. voted to seat him 26-19 since his public statements came before he was in the Senate. Boutwell faced an allegation of bribery and corruption in management of Union Pacific Railroad and Credit Mobilier of America. On May. 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. On Jul. Died before his term would have ended in 1958. did find evidence of improper behavior by McCarthy, Rep. John Parnell Thomas [R-NJ7, 1937-1950], pleaded no contest and served nine months in prison. 30, 2002, the Senate Select Committee on Ethics investigated Torricelli for violating Senate gift rules and creating the appearance of impropriety and admonished him for creating the appearance of impropriety. (1973), Alderman of Chicago Joseph Jambrone (D) convicted of bribery. In 2002, he did not run for reelection. In 1996, in an accusation made by Rep. Thomas, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Torricelli for using a congressional fax machine to send a press release having a political purpose against his campaign rival Zimmer. On Feb. 27, 1873, the Morrill Committee made no recommendation. Smith's admitted excessive campaign contributions from a utility company he regulated put him under investigation after the primary and during the general election season. Twitter announced the end of their free login service, unless we pay, and we are not going to pay. Dear Mr Hunter, Thank you for your email dated 28 January which is copied below. In January 2022, Rep. submitted multiple reports with no conclusive recommendations. On Sep. 29, 1921, the Committee on Privileges and Elections exonerated Newberry in the majority report. The House Committee on Ethics published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Bishop's response.. Representative Bishop lost the 2014 election. On May. Brady announced he would not run for re-election in January 2018. You take yours!" Tappan faced an allegation of violation of injunction of secrecy regarding President Tyler's terms for an agreement on the annexation of Texas. 6, the expulsion resolution was defeated 21-16, apparently because Stark had only a few more months to serve. Pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The same month the Committee published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine. Rep. John Michael Murphy [D-NY17, 1973-1980], sanction hearing terminated by resignation and filed the report, recommended expulsion, 10-2 (Sept. 24, 1980), Rep. Charles Herbert Wilson [D-CA31, 1963-1980], agreed to an amendment deleting denial of chairmanship from sanction, 261-148; and censured Wilson by voice vote, recommended censure and denial of chairmanship, 10-2, recommended that Talmadge be "denounced" (censured), resigned after losing the criminal appeal. On Nov. 4, 1980, he lost the election. Preliminary inquiry voted (Sept. 12, 1989); Frank admitted preparing memo containing misleading statements that could be perceived as an attempt to use political influence in a judicial matter and arranged improper dismissal of parking tickets for personal assistant, both in violation of R. 43 (1); committee recommended reprimand and restitution of parking tickets, 12-0 (July 20, 1990). With publication of its report, the House Committee on Ethics 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. Special committee recommended no further action against Zihlman. In November 2022, the House Committee on Ethics published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and the member's response. Why would they? In 2019, Huizenga was accused of accepting campaign contributions from staff and making improper campaign expenditures. 5, 1977, he resigned. In 1970, he was not re-elected. Required fields are marked *. Colquitt faced an allegation of disloyalty to the United States during negotiations on the boundary of Oregon Territory in newspaper articles. In 2017 Williams was investigated for improperly taking official action in 2015 on a matter in which he had a personal financial interest. And by the way, politicians with criminal records are, as are most politicians, also quite possibly the most boring people youll ever meet. Committee on Military Affairs 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. resigned from Congress and pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and mail fraud. WebPeople shouldn't have criminal records for smoking marijuana, period. In May 2022, the House Committee on Ethics announced they had impaneled an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations. Edwards faced an allegation of accepting money for supporting legislation. rejected the argument that Langer could not be seated which meant an expulsion and a two-thirds majority instead; the vote failed 30-52, Special Committee to Investigate Campaign Expenditures 9, 1924, Wheeler requested a special committee to investigate the indictment because he contended it was retaliation for his investigations into the Justice Department's failure to prosecute government officials implicated in the Teapot Dome scandal. On Oct. 24, 1990, the preliminary inquiry resolution was amended to include the assertion of additional charges from Oct. 22, 1990. 30, 1951, he was convicted and fined $5,000. Jackson's office said that the investigation concerned alleged campaign finance violations. Graham Capill - former leader of Christian Heritage New Zealand. 8, 1844, when a select committee reported to the full Senate, Senator Archer submitted a resolution for expulsion. By joining our advisory group, you can help us make GovTrack more useful and engaging to young voters like you. The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct dismissed the charges as Representative Graves did not act improperly. On Jul. In August, the Office of Congressional Ethics recommended further review by the House Committee on Ethics. On Jun. dismissed the charges. We hope to enable educators to build lesson plans centered around any bill or vote in Congress, even those as recent as yesterday. House Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE), Expulsion and Censure Actions Taken by the Full Senate Against Legislators, Expulsion, Censure, Reprimand, and Fine: Legislative Discipline in the House of Representatives, Enforcement of Congressional Rules of Conduct: A Historical Overview, United States Senate Election, Expulsion, and Censure Cases, U.S. Senate Historical Office, Historical Summary of Conduct Cases in the House of Representatives, Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, 1798-2004, The Washington Posts list of congressional indictments, Wikipedias list of convictions of American politicians, published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and the member's response, recommended further review by the House Committee on Ethics, sponsoring bills that benefit his other employer, Hawaii Airlines, the Office of Congressional Ethics voted to dismiss this allegation, extended the matter regarding the representative, published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine, released a report indicating she will pay the $50 fine, Rep. Michael Ozzie Myers [D-PA1, 1975-1980], published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and the Jacobs's response, Rep. Madison Cawthorn [R-NC11, 2021-2022], they had impaneled an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations, established an investigative subcommittee, allegations that the representative had failed to disclose stock trades in the required time, published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Fallon's response, published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Rutherford's response. In May 2022, the House Committee on Ethics published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Rutherford's response. 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. On Sep. 27, 1978, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Wilson for making a false statement on an answer to a Standards Committee questionnaire regarding the Korean Influence Investigation and recommended reprimand, 8-1. In 1985, the conviction was vacated, U.S. v. Hansen, 906 F. Supp. 9, 1987, recommended no sanction. Pleaded guilty and received a suspended sentence. On Nov. 20, 1989, Savage apologized. WebMatt Gaetz (Republican - Florida) has had four DUIs (that we know of) but because his father was a judge, the DA never chose to prosecute. Senate In 2006, Hastert declined to run for office again. On January 20, 2021, Hayes was pardoned by President Trump. In 2009 Young was investigated for soliciting campaign contributions in exchange for legislative outcomes. 29, 1996, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Gingrich for the improper use of the services of a volunteer in congressional offices and concluded that the volunteer service, which had terminated by the time of the complaint, did not comply with the applicable guidelines. On Feb. 12, 1994, acquitted on all charges in state court after prosecuters refused to present their case against Hutchison due to concerns over admissability of evidence. Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections, Senate Hunter faced an allegation of disloyalty to the Union. The complaints were dismissed in a public letter on Dec. 6, 1995 and a public report issued on Dec. 12, 1995. determined use of the fax machine violated applicable rules on use of official resources; member reimbursed use of the fax. In 2009 Payne was investigated for receiving impermissible travel gifts. Convicted and not a candidate for re-election. did not dismiss the case because a majority did not agree to that, but will not pursue further action based on the Office of Congressional Ethics recommendation, House Committee on Ethics Hunter resigned from Congress in January 2020 and was pardoned on December 22, 2020 by President Trump. 19, 1997, he was convicted, ordered to pay a fine, and placed on two years' probation. indicted Hunter and his wife for converting campaign funds to personal use. On September 29, 2017, Price resigned due to inappropriate use of private and chartered flights while HHS Secretary. In 2010 Crowley was investigated for soliciting campaign contributions from entities affected by legislation then under consideration in 2009. He was sentenced to 10 months in prison. (1991)). 24, 1873, he resigned before a Senate vote. In 1982, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Richmond for evading federal taxes (pleaded guilty to felony charge), two misdemeanors involving a government contract, and misdemeanor possession of marijuana on Aug. 25, 1982. Stark announced his retirement from Congress. In 2004, McCarthy did not seek reelection after acknowledging that she had untreated alcoholism. Since 2021, Rep. Clyde was fined many times for failing to wear a mask on the House floor during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2010 Aderholt was investigated for keeping the difference between his requested travel per diems and the amount he actually spent. Collins announced he would not run for re-election. 2, 1976, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Hayes for retaining an employee on public payroll for immoral purposes (1974-76) after Hays and other members requested an investigation of the press allegations. He briefly suspended his reelection campaign, then unsuspended it and kept his seat. House of Representatives This employee, Mr. West, had been demoted after Meadows learned of West's sexual harassment of other Meadows' staff. Swindall faced an allegation of money laundering and lying to the FBI. The committee recommended no sanction and on Jun. In 2011 Young was investigated for accepting campaign contributions in excess of legal limits. In July of 2022, the Committee unanimously voted to dismiss the referral. reported that while he did charge more for land he sold as agent than was recorded on receipts, that this was not disqualifying and no further action was taken. In 2021, Rep. Lamborn was sued for a wide variety of abusive behaviors towards Congressional staff. published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Rep. Stutzman's response. Further, Meadows did not seek guidance on whether continuing to pay West was in accordance with House Rules and his separatist approach to keeping West on staff, but away from women staff was effectively discriminatory since it precluded their access to to Meadows. In 2018 Schock will be tried for soliciting campaign contributions in excess of legally allowed amounts. Hackers/journalists/researchers: See these open data sources. expulsion failed, 19-10 (one vote short of the 2/3 majority needed). Ingalls faced an allegation of bribery and corruption in the election. On Mar. Special committee recommended expulsion but the Judiciary committee recommended against expulsion because the acts in question occurred three years before his election to the 42nd Congress. In 2018, Rep. Schweikert was accused of using or authorizing impermissable expenditures from his Members Representational Allowance and receiving improper campaign contributions. However, because the report came on the last day of his term, no further action was taken. Rep. Clyde failed to complete security screening on February 3, 2021 and was fined $5,000. 22, 1858, a special committee recommended no further action. On Jul. 46, 360-37 adding clause 10 to the Code of Official Conduct, stating the policy of the House that member convicted of a serious crime voluntarily refrain from voting. (2010), State Representative Thomas Katsiantonis (D) convicted of tax evasion. filed report, House of Representatives Ensign attempted to placate the husband with a lobbying job and Coburn met with the husband before the lobbying embargo had ended. On Dec. 12, 1979, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Flood for using official influence on behalf of private parties and foreign governments in return for unlawful payments and disciplinary hearing deferred due to hospitalization. Clayton faced an allegation of disloyalty to the United States during negotiations on the boundary of Oregon Territory in newspaper articles. concluded that no further investigation was needed since Rep. Jayapal had paid a $50 fine and charges were dropped, House Committee on Ethics Investigative Subcommittee The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct dismissed the charges. King faced an allegation of corruption and false testimony before congressional committee. 8, 1995) and (May 15, 1995)(Bonior Complaints); complaints dismissed in a public letter on Dec. 6, 1995 and a public report issued on Dec. 12, 1995, House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct This page lists 483 instances of alleged and actual misconduct by legislators in the United States Congress Not all misconduct is treated equally, and the types of misconduct that have consequences have changed drastically over time. Governor of Illinois appointed Smith to McKinley's seat to fill the remainder of his term. issued a qualified admonishment because while they found no evidence of wrongdoing, the senator should have known how it would look. In 2014, Senator Vitter lost the election for Louisiana Governor and did not run again for the Senate. In 2013, Jackson pleaded guilty to misuse of campaign funds after resigning from Congress in 2012. Senator Domenici announced he would retire from the Senate in 2008 at the end of his term. The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct concluded Thompson did not knowingly accept impermissble travel gifts. investigated and dismissed the first two allegations (Gingrich made restitution to pay for the use of the official resources); initiated a preliminary inquiry regarding the third allegation and hired a Special Counsel (Dec. 6, 1995); recommended reprimand and reimbursement of $300,000 to House for investigative expenses, 7-1; filed its report on Jan. 17, 1997 acting as Select committee on Ethics, House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct The same month the Committee published a committee report delcaring they will pay a $50 fine. (1974), Alderman of Chicago Frank Kuta (D) convicted of bribery. Lightfoot is the first incumbent elected Chicago mayor to lose re-election since 1983, when Jane Byrne, the city's first female mayor, lost her primary. Zimmer lost his bid for a New Jersey Senate seat to Torricelli. In 1952, he was pardoned by President Truman. 14, 1924, the special committee exonerated Wheeler. Another member filed a complaint on behalf of the Congressional Accountability Project on June 2, 1995. Gaetz refused to appear for an interview with the committee. resolved the first and third allegations by public letter; and the second allegation was deferred due to state grand jury investigation. conducted inquiry and recommended reprimand, 8-1, conducted inquiry and recommended reprimand, 8-2, rejected the censure recommendation, 219-170; but reprimanded him by voice vote, conducted inquiry and recommended censure, rejected the censure recommendation, 219-170; reprimanded, voice vote, conducted inquiry and dismissed the charges, 8-0, pleaded guilty and lost his bid for re-election. Rep. Michael Harrington [D-MA6, 1969-1978], dismissed the complaint, 7-3 because the information had not been properly classified, passed H. Res. After researching public records, newspaper articles, civil court transcripts, and criminal records, Capitol Hill Blue discovered that: * 29 members of Congress have been accused of spousal abuse. reprimanded Gingrich and directed him to reimburse $300,000, 395-28, reprimanded and directed to reimburse $300,000, 395-28, Rep. Barbara-Rose Collins [D-MI15, 1993-1996], subcommittee recommended that no further action be taken, Rep. Richard Dick Gephardt [D-MO3, 1977-2004], concluded that the volunteer service, which had terminated by the time of the complaint, did not comply with the applicable guidelines, determined use of the fax machine violated applicable rules, a colleague announced plans to introduce an expulsion resolution, adopted the committee resolution on restricting advances from book contracts but not subjecting royalty income to outside earned income limit, 259-128, recommended changes regarding book contracts, dismissed the complaint and issued a letter released publicly after Wilson admitted his error and paid a $90,000 fine, convicted him on four misdemeanor counts alleging he failed to file a federal income tax return for four consecutive years, A public letter to Armey and a press statement were released on June 14, 1995, Rep. Jonas Martin Frost [D-TX24, 1979-2004], pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor charges of abuse of a Congressional expense account. In 1983, the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct investigated Wilson for using cocaine and marijuana and preliminary inquiry voted; Special Counsel investigated and found no basis for statement of alleged violation. Join 10 million other Americans using GovTrack to learn about and contact your representative and senators and track what Congress is doing each day. 16, 1870, the Committee on Military Affairs recommended censure. 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. On Jun. U.S. politicians should skip Davos, and avoid four days of being spoon fed whatever propaganda the Forum's Partners want them to hear. On July 17, 2020, in accordance with House GOP conference rules, Rep. Watkins stepped down from his committee positions. reported that the end of Renzi's term ended the committee's jurisdiction. expulsion vote was defeated 21-16, apparently because Stark had only a few more months to serve, Senate Committee on the Judiciary The Department of Justice dropped its case in 2010 as did the FEC. He informed the Committee he will pay the $200 fine and no further action will be taken by the Committee. On Jul. Stockman was convicted of fraud in 2018 related to personal and other improper use of campaign funds. Rep. Smucker failed to complete security screening on May 19, 2021 and was fined $5,000. The House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct recommended no further action. On Jul. (2018), State Representative Deb McManus (D) resigned her State House seat and pleaded guilty to a tax charge. On Nov. 7, 1978, he lost the election. Admitted to violations and wrote personal letter of apology. Matt Gaetz (Republican - Florida) has had four DUIs (that we know of) but because his father was a judge, the DA never chose to prosecute. In November, the House Committee on Ethics published the Office of Congressional Ethics Report and Findings and Tlaib's response. Committee reported that based on Stark's public statements, he supported the rebellion and Charles Sumner introduced a resolution to expel him. convicted and did not run for re-election. On Jul. no formal recommendation, but reprimanded in report, Morrill Committee concluded that the campaign work occured without her knowledge but because Chu attempted to obstruct the investigation, a letter of reproval was issued. During sentencing Matricardi was forced to resign, spend three years on probation and fined $10,000. On Nov. 28, 2005, he resigned. 22, 1842, he resigned. Prior to sentencing in 2009, the indictment was dismissed. In 2015 Pittenger was investigated for compensation for his involvement with a fiduciary business, a real estate investment firm known as Pittenger Land Investments, Inc. the Committee unanimously voted to issue this Report, which will serve as a reproval of Representative Meadows conduct, and to require Representative Meadows to reimburse the U.S. Treasury for the overpayment of Mr. West, in the amount of $40,625.02, House Committee on Ethics On May 20, the House Committee on Ethics agreed to Roger's appeal. Newberry faced an allegation of corrupt election spending. They are the ones who make the key decisions that affect our lives. In February 2019, Gaetz posted a threatening tweet aimed at Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal attorney the night before Cohen was scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee regarding crimes for which Cohen had been found guilty and in which, according to federal prosecutors, the President participated. On Jul. Rep. 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