HRES 67 · 97th Congress · Congress

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

Introduced 1981-02-06· Sponsored by Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-21]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution Agreed to in House by Yea-Nay Vote: 390 - 1 (Record Vote No: 14).(1981-03-04)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1981-03-04
Yea 390Nay 1
PassedHouse · 1981-03-04
Yea 390Nay 1

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (11)

5 Democrats6 Republicans