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DateBodySubject of investigationStateDistrictPartyBody's party control at the timeParty control vs. memberBrief summary and report findingNext election resultReport linkGovTrack member link
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9/28/16HouseMcKinley, DavidWest Virginia1RRSameMcKinley founded an engineering firm he founded in 1981, McKinley & Associates. Committee in 2011 formal advisory opinion letter instructed McKinley to change his firm's name. McKinley claimed that he was powerless to do so, due to his sale of the firm. Committee concluded McKinley violated Ethics in Government Act (EIGA) and House rules. Letter of Reproval to McKinley.Won 2016 reelection 69%-31%. Served in House since 2011.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-david-mckinleyhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/david_mckinley/412487
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6/24/16HouseBuchanan, VernFlorida16RRSameCommitee did conclude that three car dealerships partly owned by Buchanan did illegally reimburse their employees for contributions to Buchanan's campaigns, but insuficient evidence that Buchanan himself was aware of reimbursements or had any role in directing or approving of them.Won reelection. Serve in House since 2007-.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-vernon-g-buchanan-0https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/vern_buchanan/412196
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6/14/16HouseWhitfield, EdKentucky1RRSameWhitfield failed to prohibit lobbying contacts between his staff and his wife Constance Harriman, but that he did not violate the rule against improperly using his position for his own self-interest, or benefit himself or his spouse. Committee found he did not "take sufficient care" regarding standards of contact.1995-2016http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-ed-whitfieldhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/ed_whitfield/400431
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12/14/15HousePolis, JaredColorado2DRDifferentPolis did not violate any law or House rules regarding official endorsements or the use of official resources for the promotion of a business endeavor, when he participated in a video for Riot Games and an event for Ninox.2009-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-jared-polishttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/jared_polis/412308
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7/31/15HouseAzerbaijan travel...RMembers and staff who participated in Azerbaijan trip, no evidence they violated any law or House rule with regard to source of funds for travel. However, parties outside the House "may have" lied or withheld information, so referring the matter to third parties. 12 subpoenas and almost 190,000 pages of materials..http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-related-officially-connected-travel-azerbaijan-2013
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12/11/14HouseHastings, AlceeFlorida20DRDifferentNo evidence supporting allegations that Hastings sexually harrassed an employee of the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission), and that anonymous complainant faced retaliatory employment action in response to reporting these allegations. "While the most serious allegations in this case were not supported by the evidence, Representative Hastings has admitted to certain conduct that is less than professional," inlcluding telling complainant that he had difficulty sleeping after sex and that he didn't understand how female members of Congress could stay in the same underwear for 16 hours at a time.1993-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-alcee-l-hastingshttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/thomas_petri/400318
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12/11/14HouseChu, JudyCalifornia27DRDifferentPublic letter of reporval for Chu's chief of staff and legislative director requiring other staff to perform campaign-related work in House office during regular working hours. No evidence that Chu was aware of improper use of official resources for campaign purposes, but they did find that Chu took actions that interfered with committee's investigation, by communicating with two of her staff members during the investigation about matters the committee was investigating.2009-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-judy-chuhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/judy_chu/412379
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12/11/14HousePetri, TomWisconsin6RRSameTakes no further action on allegations that Petri improperly performed official acts on behalf of four companies in which he had a significant financial interest. Petri and his staff "repeatedly" consulted with the committee over the years to ensure that they were following the rules. 1979-2014http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-tom-petrihttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/thomas_petri/400318
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12/11/14HouseGingrey, PhilGeorgia11RRSameGingrey received stock warrants from two community banks as compensation for serving on their boards of directors, invested $250,000 in Bank of Ellijay in Georgia, and subsequently took official actions to assist the bank. Committee found Gingrey violated two provisions of the Code of Ethics prohibiting special favors to anyone and acceptance of benefits that could be seen as influencing a Member's official duties. Public letter of reproval.2003-14http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-phil-gingreyhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/phil_gingrey/400151
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9/11/14HouseMoore, GwenWisconsin4DRDifferentMoore arrested during a protest in Milwaukee for disorderly conduct. Committee voted against empanelling an investigative subcommittee in the matter.2005-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-gwen-moorehttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/gwen_moore/400661
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6/20/14HouseYoung, DonAlaska0RRSameYoung violated laws and House rules in 15 trips by using campaign funds for personal purposes and improperly accepting impermissible gifts totalling $59,063.74, and failing to report certain gifts on his financial disclosure statements. Letter of reproval.1973-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-don-younghttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/don_young/400440
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11/15/13Owens, WilliamNew York21DRDifferentTrip to Taiwan aproved under Mutual Education and Cultural Exchange Act (MECEA) sponsored by private Chinese Culture University (CCU), yet representative organization of Taiwan government called TECRO remained involved in planning and conduct of trip as previously planned, as well as a foreign lobbying agent called Park Strategies LLC. "Money-only" sponsors such as CCU not permitted under MECEA programs/trips. Both CCU and TECRO refused to cooperate with committee, which could not compel them to testify, as foreign entities. Committee closes matter because Owens voluntarily remedied impermissible gift from Park Strategies and insufficient evidence to show Roskam's travel was improper.2013-14http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/november-15-2013-committee-transmitted-attached-report-house-regarding-allegationshttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/william_owens/412383
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Roskam, PeterIllinois6RRSame2007-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/november-15-2013-committee-transmitted-attached-report-house-regarding-allegationshttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/peter_roskam/412202
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10/31/13HouseHouse members arrested for protesting...RMembers arrested for protesting outside Capitol building and blocking passage: Joseph Crowley, Keith Ellison, Al Green, Raul Grijalva, Luis Gutierrez, John Lewis, Charlie Rangel, and Jan Schakowsky. (All Democrats.) Each member paid $50 forfeit and charges were subsequently dropped. Committee voted against empanelling investigative subcommittee.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-regarding-arrests-members-house-during-protest-outside-united-states-capitol
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9/11/13HouseTierney, JohnMassachusetts6DRDifferentInconclusive whether payments that Tierney's wife received from her brother and mother were income that should have reported to IRS and disclosed on Tierney's financial disclosure statements, since Tierney and his wife treated payments as gifts among family members which don't have to be reported or disclosed. Committee found Tierney did not intentionally mischaracterized nature of payments.1997-2014http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-john-tierneyhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/john_tierney/400407
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7/26/13Housestaff travel provided by Turkish Coalition..RTurkish Coalition of America (TCA) employed or retained a federally-registered lobbyist, so not allowed to sponsor a multi-day trip for five House employees to Turkey. Commitee voted to dismiss the matter, since employees acted in good faither, relied on committee's review, and had no knowledge that TCA employed or retained a lobbyist.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-staff-travel-provided-turkish-coalition-america-august
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12/20/12HouseBerkley, ShelleyNevada1DRDifferentBerkley violated laws or House rules by improperly using her official position for her beneficial interest by permitting her office to take official action specifically on behalf of her husband's medical practice, regarding issues they were having with VA, Medicare, and Medicaid. "Committee takes note of the lack of any corrupt intent and believes that this mitigates the severity of the violations in question."1999-2012http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/statement-chairman-and-ranking-member-committee-ethics-regarding-representative-0https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/shelley_berkley/400024
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12/20/12HouseRyan, TimOhio13DRDifferentArrested but found not guilty for public intoxication. Committee determined no investigative subcommittee required.2003-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/statement-chairman-and-ranking-member-committee-ethics-regarding-representative-timhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/tim_ryan/400352
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12/20/12HouseMeeks, GregoryNew York5DRDifferentMeeks failed to diclsoure a loan he received from Edul Ahmad as a liability on his 2007, 2008, and 2009 financial disclosure statements. "The Committee found no credible evidence that the errors were knowing or willful." Meeks retoactively added the info and committee took no further action, also finding that evidence did not establish the loan was an impermissible gift, though Ahmad pleady guilty to fraud charges in an unrelated criminal case.1997-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/statement-chairman-and-ranking-member-committee-ethics-regarding-representativehttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/gregory_meeks/400271
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9/25/12HouseWaters, MaxineCalifornia43DRDifferentEvidence does not establish that Waters violated House rules by intervening with Treasury Department on behalf of OneUnited Bank, in which Waters' husband held stock and for which he had previously served on the Board of Directors, to steer government money to the bank. Committee criticized actions of Waters' grandson who was also her chief of staff, and recommended House broaden the ban on lawmakers' hiring relatives to include grandchildren.1991-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-maxine-watershttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/maxine_waters/400422
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8/1/12HouseRichardson, LauraCalifornia37DRDifferent"Substantial reason to believe" Richardson violated the Purporse Law and House Rule 23 by improperly using House resources for campaign, personal, and nonofficial purposes, compelling her official staff to perform campaign work. Imposed fine of $10,000 and official reprimand.2007-12http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-laura-richardsonhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/laura_richardson/412253
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7/10/12HouseBuchanan, VernonFloridaRRSameBuchanan did not accruately report all position or ownership interests he held with several entities on his financial disclosure statements for 2007-10, nor accurately report certain income receive from those entities. No evidence those errors were willful or knowing. No action by committee warranted.2007-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-vernon-g-buchananhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/vern_buchanan/412196
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5/25/12SenateCoburn, TomOklahomaRDDifferentHad personal frneidship with Doug Hampton, former administrative assistant to Sen. John Ensign, and agreed to March 2009 meeting discussing legislative matters related to Hampton's new employer, Allegiant Airlines. Senate Rule 37.9 says that can't occur within one-year "cooling off period," which ran until May 2009. Committee found his conduct did not constitute criminal law, because Allegiant did not make any request for official action, nor did Coburn's office take official action on Allegiant's behalf. (Juicy tidbit: Ensign had an affair with Hampton's wife.)Announced retirement. Served in Senate 2005-14.http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=4E526F44-3316-4700-B545-98017020C1FEhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/thomas_coburn/400576
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3/30/12SenateVitter, DavidLouisianaRDDifferentCitizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) complained about Vitter trying to block Interior Secretary Ken Salazar's salary raise, which would bring it up that of the other Cabinet secretaries, unless Salazar issued six new deepwater exploratory permits per month in the Gulf of Mexico. Committee found there was no law or Senate rules preventing Vitter's action, but that "it is inappropriate to condition support for a Secretary's personal salary increase directly on his or her performance of a specific official act."1999-http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=379CFA02-552A-4226-AC2A-57CD18645EAAhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/david_vitter/400418
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3/22/12HouseHouse members arrested for protesting outside Sudan Embassy..RHouse members arrested for crossing a police line: Al Green, Jim McGovern, James Moran, John Olver. Each paid a $100 fine and were released. No investigative subcommittee required.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-regarding-arrests-members-house-during-protest-outside-embassy-sudan
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12/20/11HouseYoung, DonAlaska0RRSameYoung did not violate any law or rule when 12 companies that contributed to Young's legal expense fund were registered as separate copmanies even though they were owned and operated by the same group of individuals, so their $5,000 contributions each did not technically exceed the annual $5,000 contribution limit from a single source.1973-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/committee-report-matter-representative-don-younghttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/don_young/400440
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8/5/11HouseCollins, Michael*GeorgiaN/ADRCollins violated rules by failing to report $54,000 in outside earned income he received for work on the John Lewis for Congress campaign from 2005-10 on both his financial disclosure statements and federal income tax returns. Committee requires he pay a $1,000 fine and update disclosures and tax returns.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-michael-collins
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8/5/11HouseGutierrez, LuisIllinois4DRDifferentGutierrez arrested outside White House for failure to obey a lawful order of a police office. Gutierrez paid a $100 fine and was released. No investigative subcommittee required.1993-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-luis-v-gutierrezhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/luis_gutierrez/400163
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8/5/11HouseHill, Gregory*TexasN/ARRHill did not knowingly violate any law or rule when receiving $32,000 in compensation for his work on the Michael mcCaul for Congress campaign in 2009 when outside earned income limit for House senior staff was $26,550. Hill took immediate steps to remedy situation when he first became aware of violation, but initial attempts were unsuccessful due to misinformation from the campaign's financial agents.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-gregory-hill
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8/5/11HouseSchmidt, JeanOhio2RRSameSchmidt did not knowingly violate any law or rule when she received an impermissible gift from the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) when lawyers proividing legal services to Schmidt billed their fees to TCA totalling approximately $500,000. Schmidt was not aware of these payments, but gift was still impermissible so Schmidt required to disclose and repay it.2005-12http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-representative-jean-schmidt
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1/26/11HouseHouse Vote H.R. 4173..RNo further action taken against Reps. John Campbell, Joseph Crowley, Jeb Hensarling, Christopher Lee, Frank Lucas, Tom Price, and Melvin Watt. Allegation that members' fundraising activites near time that House voted on Dodd-Frank (H.R. 4173) gave appearance of special treatment or access provided to campaign donors.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-fundraising-activities-and-house-vote-hr-4173
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12/30/10HouseAllegations related to use of per diem on official trips..DNo further action taken against Reps. Robert Aderholt, G. K. Butterfield, Eliot Engel, Alcee Hastings, Solomon Ortiz, and Joe Wilson. Strangely, the report doesn't indicate what the allegation against them was.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-use-diem-official-trips
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11/29/10HouseRangel, CharlesNew York13DDSame1971-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-charles-b-rangelhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/charles_rangel/400333
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7/1/10HouseRichardson, LauraCalifornia37DDSameDismissed review of allegations. Richardson did not knowingly accept a gift from Washignton Mutual Bank or violate the EIGA in connection with her financial disclosure statements relating to her California properties.2007-12http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-laura-richardsonhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/laura_richardson/412253
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2/26/10Houselobbying activities of Paul Magliocchetti and Associates Group, Inc. (PMA)..DPotential connections between defense subcommittee earmarks and campaign contributions for PMA, a lobbying firm which had been shuttered by the time of the report. No evidence of members or staff considering campaign contributions as a factor when requesting earmarks, but "uncovered troubling aspects to PMA's conduct." Threaten to encourage businesses to relocate out of a Member's district, and lobbyists pushed company executives to maximize personal or PAC campaign contributions. Closed the investigation.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-allegations-relating-lobbying-activities-paul-magliocchetti-and-associates
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2/26/10HouseHouse members attending Carib News Foundation Multinational Business Conferences..DInvestigated officially-connected travel, found Reps. Bennie Thompson, Yvette Clarke, Donald Payne, Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, Del. Donna Christensen did not knowingly violate any laws or rules, but must repay costs of their trips to the respective entities that paid for their travel since some information members provided to committe was incorrect. Charlie Rangel unknowingly violated the House gift rule by accepting payment or reimbursement for travel to the 2007 and 2008 conferences, requiring him to repay costs of travel.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-carib-news-foundation
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1/29/10HouseStark, PeteCalifornia13DDSameDismissing an allegation that Stark violated criminal tax law by intentionally filing a false application for a property tax credit. Stark filed an application but it wasn't a false one, and he did not receive the tax credit anyway.1993-2012http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-fortney-pete-starkhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/fortney_stark/400387
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10/29/09HouseGraves, SamMissouri6RDSameGraves did not violate rules by having a witness with whom he had a financial connection testify before a Small Business Committee hearing, though his actions "created an appearance of a conflict of interest."2001-http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-sam-graveshttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/sam_graves/400158
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9/20/09SenateBurris, RolandIllinoisDDSameBurris had phone call with Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich prior to being sworn in as a U.S. senator, when Blagojevich was basically selling Obama's soon-to-be-vacant Senate seat to the highest bidder. Burris filed an affidavit with the Illinois impeachment committee that he had no contact with Blagojevich before a phone call interview, but an FBI wiretap revealed that was a lie. On previously undisclosed phone call, Burris said he would raise money for Blagojevich's brother's campaign, but that the donors would be unhappy if Burris did not receive the Senate seat. Committee found no evidence that it supported any "actionable violations of the law," but fell below ethical standards, inappropriate if not an explicit quid pro quo.2009-10http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=3307421C-0503-4882-B386-DACA162E227Ahttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/roland_burris/412328
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8/7/09SenateConrad, KentNorth DakotaDDSameCREW complained that mortgages Dodd obtained from Countrywide Financial violated the Senate Gifts rule. Committee reviewed 18,000 pages of documents, finding no evidence, but found that "you should have exercised more vigilance... in order to avoid the appearance that you were receiving preferential treatment." 1992-2012http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=D9948094-F461-4BD4-AA07-6EDEDD5F16F6https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/kent_conrad/300026
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8/7/09SenateDodd, ChrisConnecticutDDSameCREW complained that mortgages Dodd obtained from Countrywide Financial violated the Senate Gifts rule. Committee reviewed 18,000 pages of documents, finding no evidence, but found that "you should have exercised more vigilance... in order to avoid the appearance that you were receiving preferential treatment." Mortgages were made in a commercially-reasonable manner based on terms and conditions available to borrowers with similar loan profiles, and no evidence you sought or knowingly received any financial benefits not available to other borrowers with similar loan profiles.1981-2010http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=9A93B548-9849-45B1-944B-C224F9A8DF85https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/christopher_dodd/300034
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5/8/08SenateVitter, DavidLouisianaRDDifferentVitter solicited prostitution. Committee dismissed matter "without prejudice," finding the conduct at issue occurred before Vitter's Senate candidacy and service, resulted in no criminal charges, and did not involve use of public office or status for improper purposes. Vitter admitted to soliciting a prostitute in 2007, but the statute of limitations had already expired by the time the crime was uncovered, so Vitter wasn't charged. Committee does not condone the behavior in dismissing the complaint.1999-http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=4609ED24-76A6-40DD-AF03-33131E8A284Chttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/david_vitter/400418
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4/24/08SenateDomenici, PeteNew MexicoRDDifferentCommittee found no evidence that Domenici attempted to improperly influence an investigation, when he called the U.S. Attorney for New Mexico to inquire about timing of indictments in a pending NM federal grand jury investigation into allegations of public corruption related to construction of Bernalillo County courhouse. Committee find that Domenici should have known the call could have created an appearance of impropriety.1973-2008http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=2AC523B2-7968-4C2F-8221-D6F21187B6E4https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/pete_domenici/300036
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2/13/08SenateCraig, LarryIdahoRDDifferentCraig was arrested in a Minneapolis airport restroom for soliciting gay sex (despite being very anti-gay in public statements and votes), then showed the arrest officer a card identifying himself as a U.S. senator and said, "What do you think about that?" Then he used more than $213,000 in campaign funds to pay appeal of his criminal conviction, in violating of Senate Rule 38.2. Committee issues public admonishment.1991-2008http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=6405A8ED-1814-4EB2-8FC5-866E18902E45https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/larry_craig/300029
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12/19/06HouseHouse pages..R"The requirement that Members and staff act at all times in a manner that reflects creditably on the House does not mean that every error in judgment or failure to exercise greater oversight or diligence establishes a violation of House Rule 23. The Investigative Subcommittee therefore recommends no further investigative or disciplinary proceedings against any specific person." Launched in response to 2006 Rep. Mark Foley scandal involving sexual messages to a high school-aged page, and allegations of possible cover-up on the part of Republican leaders looking to protect Foley.http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/investigation-allegations-related-improper-conduct-involving-members-and-current-or
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12/19/06HouseMcDermott, JamesWashington7DRDifferentMcDermott, while Ranking Democratic Member of House Ethics Committee, disclosed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the contents of an illegally intercepted 1997 telephone conversation related to proceedings against then-Rep. Newt Gingrich. Concluded that questions of law should be left to the judicial branch given "the important and novel issues of First Amendment law," but McDermott's actions failed to meet ethical standards, no further proceedings.1989-2016http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-james-mcdermotthttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/jim_mcdermott/400262
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10/6/04HouseDeLay, TomTexas22RRSameOfficially admonished, then charged in 2005 with money laundering and conspiracy charges related to illegal campaign finance activities aimed at helping Republican candidates for Texas state office in 2002 elections. Resigned from Congress in June 2006. Found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison in 2011, though Court of Appeals overturned his convictions in 2013 and entered an acquittal.Resigned from Congress in June 2006. 1985-2006http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-tom-delayhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/thomas_delay/400104
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10/4/04Housevoting on Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003..RRep. Nick Smith linked support support for congressional candidacy of his son Brad Smith with Nick Smith's vote on Medicare... Act of 2003. Public admonishment, but does not recommend further proceedings. They did find that Majority Leader Tom DeLay offered to endorse Brad Smith in exchange for Nick Smith's vote on Medicare bill, "could support finding that DeLay violated House rules." Rep. Candace Miller made a veiled threat to note endorse Brad Smith if Nick Smith didn't vote for the bill.Nick Smith http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/investigation-certain-allegations-related-voting-medicare-prescription-drug
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7/30/02SenateTorricelli, RobertNew JerseyDTied.Torricelli acceptance of free bronze statues of eagle and bronco, television, and CD player from David Chang, an imprisoned Korean businessman who was also a campaign donor, a violation of Senate Gifts Rule 35. Committee "severaly admonished" Torricelli. Dropped his reelection bid in October 2002, 11th hour. Served in Senate 1997-2002.http://www.ethics.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/letterstomembers?ID=B06873E4-1FD7-40B8-9D8C-22B8F0C29CCFhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/robert_torricelli/300156
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7/19/02HouseTraficant, JamesOhio17DRDifferentTraficant conviction in federal didstrict court on 10 felony charges primarily related to his actions as a House member, and recommends that he be expelled from the House, which he eventually was and sentenced to seven years in prison. Taking bribes, filing false tax returns, racketeering, etc.1985-2002http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-james-traficant-jrhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/james_traficant/400611
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6/20/01HouseHilliard, EarlAlabama7DRDifferentUnanimous rebuke for expenditure of campaign funds for non-campaign purposes such as personal loans, salaries of people working for companies run by Hilliard. Letter or reproval, but no punishment because Hilliard admitted no wrongdoing. A 1,071 page final report!1993-2002http://ethics.house.gov/committee-report/matter-representative-earl-hilliardhttps://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/earl_hilliard/400502
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