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United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2020
This resolution censures and condemns Senator Schumer of New York for certain statements against Associate Justice Gorsuch and Associate Justice Kavanaugh on March 4, 2020.
United States · United States Congress · 11 August 1995
Amends Senate Resolution 338, 88th Congress, to require the Select Committee on Ethics to hold hearings in any investigation conducted in any case involving a complaint against a Member in which the Committee determines that there is substantial credible evidence which provides substantial cause to conclude that a violation within the Committee's jurisdiction has occurred. Requires a recorded majority vote of the members of the Committee before such hearing requirement may be waived.
United States · United States Congress · 8 September 1995
Expels Senator Bob Packwood from the Senate for: (1) his illegal actions and improper conduct in attempting to obstruct and impede the inquiry of the Select Committee on Ethics; (2) engaging in a pattern of sexual misconduct in at least 18 instances between 1969 and 1990; and (3) engaging in a plan to change his financial position by soliciting, encouraging, and coordinating employment opportunities for his wife from individuals with interests in legislation or issues which he could influence.
United States · United States Congress · 21 October 1993
Directs the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Select Committee on Ethics to enforce the Committee's subpoena to Senator Bob Packwood and to conduct all related civil contempt proceedings. Authorizes the Committee to continue this action to enforce such subpoena until the final disposition by the Senate of the allegations of and information respecting misconduct by the Senator and to report to the Senate any further resolution for the civil or criminal enforcement of its subpoena to him.
United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1990
Declares that Senator David F. Durenberger's conduct was clearly and unequivocally unethical and therefore he is: (1) denounced by the United States Senate; (2) referred to the Republican Party Conference for attention; (3) directed to reimburse a specified sum plus interest to the Senate; and (4) required to pay to charities with which he has no affiliation a specified sum (less State and Federal taxes previously paid on that amount), including excessive honoraria improperly retained during 1985 and 1986. Requires such payments to be made at regular intervals over the balance of his United States Senate term.
United States · United States Congress · 3 September 1981
Expels Senator Harrison A. Williams, Junior, of New Jersey, from the Senate for violation of the laws of the United States and the Standing Rules of the Senate by the use of his official position to further a business interest in which he had a financial interest.
United States · United States Congress · 25 January 1979
Amends rule XLVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to allow the defraying of office expenses incurred in connection with official duties from funds derived from contributions to the Member's principal campaign committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, the National Republican Senatorial Committee, and the national or State committee of a political party with which a Member is affiliated.
United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1979
Amends rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate to make the provisions of title I of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 a rule of the Senate as it pertains to Members, officers, and employees of the Senate.
United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1979
Expresses the opinion and judgment of the Senate that Senator Herman E. Talmadge did abuse certain financial rules of the Senate. Denounces the conduct of Senator Talmadge. Requires such Senator to reimburse to the Senate the sum of $12,894.57 plus interest on overreimbursements in the aggregate amount of $43,435.83 at such rates and for such periods as are determined by the Secretary of the Treasury.
United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1977
Amends Senate Resolution 110 (95th Congress) to establish January 1, 1978, as the effective date for public financial disclosure by Senate Members, candidates, officers, and certain employees. Amends rule XLII of the Standing Rules of the Senate (as amended by Senate Resolution 110 (95th Congress) to exempt qualified blind trusts from the reporting requirements of the Rule. Sets forth the requirements which must be met by a trust to qualify for such exemption. Stipulates that the proposed trust instrument and trustee be approved by the Senate Select Committee on Ethics.
United States · United States Congress · 3 November 1977
Amends the Standing Rules of the Senate to add rule LI, "Acceptance and Reporting of Travel Expenses". Sets forth standards for accepting travel expenses incurred by Senate officers, employees, Members, and the spouses or dependents of such individuals. Requires such individuals to file reports with the Secretary of the Senate regarding reportable travel expenses.
United States · United States Congress · 31 January 1978
Authorizes the Senate Select Committee on Ethics to participate in judicial proceedings to obtain information regarding its Korean investigation.
United States · United States Congress · 17 August 1978
Authorizes the Select Committee on Ethics to participate in judicial proceedings to obtain evidence relating to its investigation of alleged improprieties concerning Senator Herman E. Talmadge or Senator Edward Brooke.
United States · United States Congress · 11 October 1978
Amends rule XLVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate to provide that an unofficial office account does not include funds from contributions to: (1) the Member's principal campaign committee; (2) the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the National Republican Senatorial Committee; and (3) the national or State political party committee with which the Member is affiliated.
United States · United States Congress · 10 December 1975
Adds Rule XLV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to prohibit any Senator or Senate employee from accepting a gift of travel from any foreign government without the express consent of Congress.