A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Eleanor L. Ross, judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, engaged in conduct that falls beneath the dignity of her office.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
What this bill does
This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Eleanor L. Ross, a judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, engaged in conduct that is below the dignity of her office. Specifically, it states that the judge had a sexual relationship with a high-ranking Atlanta Police Department official inside her judicial chambers during business hours, including while presiding over cases. The resolution also asserts that the judge made false statements about this activity to investigating judges and a special committee.
The resolution affects Judge Ross by expressing the Senate's opinion on her conduct. It also concerns the administration of justice by alleging that the judge's actions and subsequent statements hindered an investigation and eroded public confidence in the judiciary. The resolution was introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its next step in the legislative process would be consideration by that committee.
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Timeline
21 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 808 do?
- This Senate resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that Eleanor L. Ross, a judge for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, engaged in conduct that is below the dignity of her office. Specifically, it states that the judge had a sexual relationship with a high-ranking Atlanta Police Department official inside her judicial chambers during business hours, including while presiding over cases. The resolution also asserts that the judge made false statements about this activity to investigating judges and a special committee. The resolution affects Judge Ross by expressing the Senate's opinion on her conduct. It also concerns the administration of justice by alleging that the judge's actions and subsequent statements hindered an investigation and eroded public confidence in the judiciary. The resolution was introduced by Senator Marsha Blackburn and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Its next step in the legislative process would be consideration by that committee.
- Has S.Res. 808 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 808. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 808?
- S.Res. 808 was sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 808?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195) (21 Jul 2026).
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