Condemning and censuring 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. 140, introduced in the House of Representatives, would formally condemn and censure William Jefferson Clinton. The resolution states that this action is due to a pattern of deceitful and dishonest conduct by President Clinton that allegedly violated his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the laws. Specifically, the bill refers to providing false testimony under oath and engaging in a plan to obstruct investigations into his relationship with a subordinate employee.
The bill's provisions directly address the conduct of William Jefferson Clinton in his role as President. It claims his actions impaired the administration of justice and were contrary to his trust as President, to the prejudice of law and justice and the injury of the American people. This resolution is a statement by Congress and does not involve specific penalties for the individual named.
H.J.Res. 140 was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 17, 1998, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, its latest action is simply "Introduced." For the bill to proceed, it would typically need to be considered and voted upon by the committee it was referred to, and then potentially by the full House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Censures and condemns William Jefferson Clinton for having engaged in a pattern of deceitful and dishonest conduct that was grossly inconsistent with his constitutional obligation and duty to faithfully execute the laws of the United States.
Timeline
17 Dec 1998
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.J.Res. 140 do?
- This bill, H.J.Res. 140, introduced in the House of Representatives, would formally condemn and censure William Jefferson Clinton. The resolution states that this action is due to a pattern of deceitful and dishonest conduct by President Clinton that allegedly violated his constitutional oath to faithfully execute the laws. Specifically, the bill refers to providing false testimony under oath and engaging in a plan to obstruct investigations into his relationship with a subordinate employee. The bill's provisions directly address the conduct of William Jefferson Clinton in his role as President. It claims his actions impaired the administration of justice and were contrary to his trust as President, to the prejudice of law and justice and the injury of the American people. This resolution is a statement by Congress and does not involve specific penalties for the individual named. H.J.Res. 140 was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 17, 1998, and was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As of its introduction, its latest action is simply "Introduced." For the bill to proceed, it would typically need to be considered and voted upon by the committee it was referred to, and then potentially by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.J.Res. 140 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.J.Res. 140. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.J.Res. 140?
- H.J.Res. 140 was sponsored by Rep. McHale, Paul [D-PA-15] (D-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.J.Res. 140?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Dec 1998).
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