A resolution authorizing an investigation and inquiry by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Summary

Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct a full investigation of alleged improper conduct (commonly referred to as ABSCAM) of Members, officers, or employees of the House of Representatives. Directs the Committee to report to the House any recommendations it deems appropriate as a result of such investigation. Authorizes the Committee to conduct hearings, issue subpoenas, and coordinate its investigation with the Department of Justice.

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Timeline

1. 12 March 1980

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 12 March 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 12 March 1980

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 March 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 96-844.

   Source: Committee

5. 24 March 1980

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 96-844.

   Source: Committee

6. 27 March 1980

   Vote

   Measure passed House, roll call #166 (382-1).

   Source: Floor

7. 27 March 1980

   Floor

   Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

   Source: Floor

8. 27 March 1980

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #166 (382-1).

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 March 1980

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Spence, Floyd [R-SC-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Livingston, Bob [R-LA-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Slack, John [D-WV-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-20] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Fowler, Wyche, Jr. [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• F. SENSENBRENNER · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cheney, Dick [R-WY-At Large] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

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