Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the censure of William Jefferson Clinton.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Dec 1998): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
This bill, H.J.Res. 139, expresses Congress's view that President William Jefferson Clinton violated the trust of the American people. It states that Congress believes he lied under oath, took steps to delay the discovery of truth, and remains subject to legal penalties. The bill declares that Clinton has brought upon himself the censure and condemnation of the American people and Congress.
If enacted, the bill would require President Clinton to sign it, thereby acknowledging this censure and condemnation. By signing, he would voluntarily agree to donate $500,000 to the Treasury, refrain from personally delivering any State of the Union addresses, not participate in fundraising for the Democratic Party or any candidate, and commit to not holding public office after his current term as President.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 1998 by Representative Amory "Amo" Houghton. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
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Official summary
Expresses the sense of the Congress that William Jefferson Clinton violated the trust of the American people, lied under oath concerning his conduct with a subordinate, wrongly took steps to delay discovery of the truth, remains subject to criminal and civil penalties, and has brought upon himself the censure and condemnation of the American people and the Congress. Declares that, by his signature on this Act, William Jefferson Clinton acknowledges this censure and condemnation and voluntarily undertakes and binds himself to: (1) make a donation of $500,000 to the Treasury; (2) not deliver in person any State of the Union address; (3) not be involved in fund raising activities for the Democratic Party or for any candidate for public office; and (4) not serve in public office after his term as President is completed.
Timeline
17 Dec 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.J.Res. 139 do?
- This bill, H.J.Res. 139, expresses Congress's view that President William Jefferson Clinton violated the trust of the American people. It states that Congress believes he lied under oath, took steps to delay the discovery of truth, and remains subject to legal penalties. The bill declares that Clinton has brought upon himself the censure and condemnation of the American people and Congress. If enacted, the bill would require President Clinton to sign it, thereby acknowledging this censure and condemnation. By signing, he would voluntarily agree to donate $500,000 to the Treasury, refrain from personally delivering any State of the Union addresses, not participate in fundraising for the Democratic Party or any candidate, and commit to not holding public office after his current term as President. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 1998 by Representative Amory "Amo" Houghton. It was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, it has not advanced further in the legislative process.
- Has H.J.Res. 139 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.J.Res. 139. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.J.Res. 139?
- H.J.Res. 139 was sponsored by Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31] (R-NY), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.J.Res. 139?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Dec 1998).
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