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Abscam Prison Terms, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Abscam Scandal, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Abscam Scandal, 1981 Legislative Chronology1981Legislative Analysis
Associates' Improprieties Troubled Carter Administration, 1977-1980 Ethics OverviewLegislative Analysis
Barbara-Rose Collins, Announcement of Improper Use of Staff and Funds, 19971997Legislative Analysis
Bumper Crop of CasesEncyclopedia Entry
Changes in ethics rulesEncyclopedia Entry
Committee Transcript Alterations, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
Congressional Ethics Violations, 1984 Legislative Chronology1984Legislative Analysis
Congressional Ethics, 1978 Legislative Chronology1978Legislative Analysis
Congressional Immunity: Key Court DecisionsEncyclopedia Entry
Congressional Pages, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Constitutional Power to Punish MembersEncyclopedia Entry
Contempt of CongressEncyclopedia Entry
Criminal Probes: Spur to Ethics ActionsEncyclopedia Entry
Degrees of Discipline: Mild to HarshEncyclopedia Entry
Direct Election of SenatorsEncyclopedia Entry
Disciplining MembersEncyclopedia Entry
District of ColumbiaEncyclopedia Entry
Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Charges, 1969-19721969 - 1972Legislative Analysis
Ethics Codes 1958–1978: the Cleanup BeginsEncyclopedia Entry
Ethics Codes, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
Ethics Office Reauthorization, Fiscal Years 1999-20001999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 1989-19901990Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 2001-2002 Legislative Chronology2001 - 2002Legislative Analysis
Ethics Probes, 2003-2004 Legislative ChronologyLegislative Analysis
EthicsEncyclopedia Entry
ExpulsionEncyclopedia Entry
Federal Grand Jury Indictment of Rep. D. Rostenkowski (D-Ill.) on Seventeen Counts Alleging Embezzlement from Expense AccountsMay 31, 1994Primary Source
Focus on Ethics, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Former Congressman Cunningham Sentenced to Federal Prison TermMar. 3, 2006Primary Source
Former House Majority Leader on His Resignation from CongressJun. 28, 2006Primary Source
Gingrich Reprimand1996 - 1997Legislative Analysis
House Code Changes, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
House Drug Investigation, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
House Ethics Overhaul, 1997-1998 Chronology1997 - 1998Legislative Analysis
House Post Office Scandal1991Legislative Analysis
House Resolution 794 Calling for Expulsion of Rep. M. Myers, Floor DebateOct. 2, 1980Primary Source
House Sex Scandal, 1983 Legislative Chronology1983Legislative Analysis
House Speaker Jim Wright Ethics Investigation, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
House Standards of Official Conduct Committee Report on Rep. C. Diggs; Senate Select Ethics Committee Report on Sen. H. TalmadgeJul. 19, 1979Primary Source
House Standards of Official Conduct Committee Report, Resolution Censuring Rep. C. WilsonJun. 10, 1980Primary Source
Hugh Scott Scandal, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Hunting Trips, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Indictments of House Majority Leader Tom DeLaySep. 28, 2005Primary Source
Korean Influence-Peddling Probe Public Hearings: Opening Remarks and Testimony of WitnessesOct. 19, 1977 - Oct. 21, 1977Primary Source
Letter from the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to Speaker N. Gingrich Citing Violations of House RulesDec. 6, 1995Primary Source
Lobbying Curbs, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Mary Rose Oakar Sentenced, 19981992 - 1998Legislative Analysis
New Congressional Codes of Ethics, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
News Leaks Investigation, 1991-1992 Legislative Chronology1991Legislative Analysis
Newt Gingrich Ethics Probe, 19991995 - 1999Legislative Analysis
No Sanctions for Rep. Rose, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Powell v. McCormackJun. 16, 1969Case Summary
Qualification of MembersEncyclopedia Entry
Rep. Adam Clayton Powell Case, 19691969Legislative Analysis
Rep. Austin J. Murphy Reprimanded, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bill Alexander, Investigation Dropped1991Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bill Boner Report Inconclusive, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bob Barr Fined, 19991994 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bobbi Fiedler Charges Dropped, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bud Shuster, Investigation Concluded, 20001997 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. Bud Shuster, Investigation Halted, 19981997 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Charles C. Diggs Jr. Censure, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Rep. Charles H. Wilson Censure, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Rep. Charlie Rose, Financial Disclosure Case Pending1992Legislative Analysis
Rep. Cornelius E. Gallagher Guilty Plea, 19721972Legislative Analysis
Rep. Corrine Brown Questioned, 19981998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Corrine Brown, Investigation Closed, 20001999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. Dan Burton, Investigation of Campaign Committee, 19981997 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Dan Daniel Investigation, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. Earl F. Hilliard, Complaint Dismissed, 19971997Legislative Analysis
Rep. Earl F. Hilliard, Investigation Closed, 20001997 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. Fernand J. St Germain Absolved, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Floyd H. Flake, Criminal Charges Dismissed1991Legislative Analysis
Rep. Fred W. Richmond Resignation, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Rep. George Hansen Appeal Rejected, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. James A. Traficant Jr., Organized Crime Investigation, 19991999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Rep. James Weaver Probe, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jay C. Kim Pleads Guilty, 19971993 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jim McDermott, Lawsuit Dismissed, 19981996 - 1998Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jim McDermott, Lawsuit Reinstated, 19991997 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Rep. John Dowdy Conviction, 19711971Legislative Analysis
Rep. Jon C. Hinson Resignation, 1981 Legislative Chronology1981Legislative Analysis
Rep. Joseph M. McDade Indicted1992Legislative Analysis
Rep. Mario Biaggi Resignation, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Martin B. McNeally, Sen. George Murphy, Sen. Thomas J. Dodd Ethics Cases, 1969-19721969 - 1972Legislative Analysis
Rep. Mary Rose Oakar's Payroll Questioned, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Nicholas Mavroules Indicted1992Legislative Analysis
Rep. Richard H. Stallings: Misuse of Campaign Funds, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Robert Garcia Indictment, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Rep. Tom DeLay, Allegations Dismissed, 19971996 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Rep. Tom DeLay, Ethics Investigation, 19991999Legislative Analysis
Rep. Tony Coelho Caught in Crossfire, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Report by J.M. Cole, Special Counsel, on Investigation into an Ethics Complaint Against Speaker of the House N. GingrichJan. 17, 1997Primary Source
Report by the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Standards of Official Conduct on Its Korean Influence InvestigationDec. 29, 1978Primary Source
Report of Senate Select Committee on Ethics on Investigation of Sen. H. Williams Jr. (D-N.J.)Sep. 3, 1981Primary Source
Report of the Speaker's Commission on Pages, and Interim Report of the Special Counsel to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, on Sexual Abuse of Capitol Hill PagesAug. 16, 1982Primary Source
Report of the Special Counsel to the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct into Allegations of Improper or Illegal Sexual Conduct by Members of the House of RepresentativesApr. 14, 1983Primary Source
Resolution by Senate Ethics Committee Formally Rebuking M. Hatfield (R-Ore.) for Accepting and Failing to Report GiftsAug. 12, 1992Primary Source
Resolution of Expulsion of Senator B. Packwood from the Senate by the Senate Select Committee on Ethics and Resignation Speech of Senator PackwoodSep. 6, 1995Primary Source
Restaurant Bills Incurred by Members of Congress1991Legislative Analysis
Robert L. F. Sikes Misconduct, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Roudebush v. HartkeFeb. 22, 1972Case Summary
Scandal in Speaker McCormack's Office, 19691969Legislative Analysis
Scandals, CongressionalEncyclopedia Entry
Seating DisputesEncyclopedia Entry
Sen. Alfonse M. D'Amato Rebuked1991Legislative Analysis
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Complaint Dismissed, 19991998 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Sen. Birch Bayh Franking Violation, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Sen. Bob Packwood Investigated1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Brock Adams, Ethics Complaint Dismissed1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Charles S. Robb Not Indicted1993Legislative Analysis
Sen. Daniel B. Brewster Conviction, 19721972Legislative Analysis
Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Ethics Complaint Shelved1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Harrison A. Williams Resignation, 1982 Legislative Chronology1982Legislative Analysis
Sen. Harrison A. Williams' Campaign Funds, 1984 Legislative Chronology1984Legislative Analysis
Sen. Herman E. Talmadge Denounced, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Sen. John McCain, Alleged Misuse of Franking Privilege, 19991999Legislative Analysis
Sen. Mark O. Hatfield Rebuked1992Legislative Analysis
Sen. Max Baucus, Complaint of Employment Discrimination, 20001999 - 2000Legislative Analysis
Sen. Mike Gravel Immunity Case, 19711971Legislative Analysis
Sen. Robert Morgan Exonerated, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Senate Code Changes, 1979 Legislative Chronology1979Legislative Analysis
Senate Ethics Committee's Conclusions on the Five Senators Who Received Campaign Contributions from C. Keating Jr.Feb. 27, 1991Primary Source
Senate Ethics Investigation of Sen. Dave Durenberger, 1987-1988 Legislative Chronology1987 - 1988Legislative Analysis
Senate Ethics Investigation of Sen. Mark Hatfield, 1985-1986 Legislative Chronology1985 - 1986Legislative Analysis
Senate Ethics Process Streamlined, 19991999 - 1999Legislative Analysis
Senate Legal Funds, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
Senator Craig on His Arrest for Solicitation and Possible ResignationAug. 28, 2007Primary Source
South Africa Influence Probe, 1980 Legislative Chronology1980Legislative Analysis
South Korean Probes, 1977 Legislative Chronology1977Legislative Analysis
South Korean Probes, 1978 Legislative Chronology1978Legislative Analysis
Special Report: The Keating Five1989 - 1991Legislative Analysis
Statement by Rep. W. Hayes Concerning his Relationship with Elizabeth RayMay 25, 1976Primary Source
Statement by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct Regarding Alleged Rules Violation by Speaker of the House N. GingrichDec. 21, 1996Primary Source
Statement of the Ethics Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives Listing Alleged Violations of House Rules by Speaker of the House J. Wright and Farewell Speech by J. Wright of May 31, 1989Apr. 13, 1989Primary Source
The Congressional Workplace: Questionable Hiring PracticesEncyclopedia Entry
The Right to a Seat: Subject to ChallengeEncyclopedia Entry
Traffic Tickets Received by Members of Congress1991Legislative Analysis
U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. ThorntonMay 22, 1995Case Summary
Wayne L. Hays Scandal, 1976 Legislative Chronology1976Legislative Analysis
Wes Cooley Found Guilty, 19971996 - 1997Legislative Analysis
Wilbur Mills' Tribulations, 19741974Legislative Analysis