Number: RL30764
Title: Enforcement of Congressional Rules of Conduct: An Historical Overview
Authors: Mildred Amer, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report describes the evolution of congressional enforcement of congressional rules of conduct and summarizes the disciplinary action taken by the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct and the Senate Select Committee on Ethics. It also selectively discusses some recent changes and proposals for an independent enforcement entity.
Pages: 27
Date: November 18, 2008