Because of 2 recent high profile allegations of sexual misconduct by house reps Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, the House Ethics Committee has released a list of 28 members of congress who have been investigated over claims of sexual misconduct.
A few things that stood out to me from the article:
First one is this Quote:
> Moreover, unfortunately, there likely exist matters never reported to the Committee
I’m glad they at least acknowledged the fact that there were likely many other cases out there. I could not imagine being a victim in a situation like this. It has got to be absolutely *terrifying* to file a report against such a high-profile individual.
Second thing that stood out:
The list stops at 1976. Does this mean that they never investigated claims of misconduct back then? Because there’s no way in hell that other reps weren’t accused of sexual misconduct prior to the mid 70’s.
Third thing that stood out:
I was kind of shocked at how small the list is considering it spans 5+ decades, but what surprised me more was seeing how the list was kind of evenly split down party lines. Having said that, I don’t give a fuck what party you when misconduct is involved, *especially* sexual misconduct. At the bare minimum you need to be kicked out of office, and in an ideal world you would be charged criminally should your level of misconduct be considered a crime.
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jewelpromocode on
It’s under a paywall. Can someone share the names!!?
yous_a_bitch on
Blake farenthold, the man in the ducky pajamas. I haven’t heard that name in years…
cici_here on
It stands out how it went from found and publicized and loss of jurisdiction to… nothing.
Odd_Policy_3009 on
JFC. Let’s just remove them ALL and start over!
Live-Friendship9426 on
I am only shocked that the number is so low over a 50 year time span.
Sorry-Secret-2347 on
Ohhhh goodness here we go
taylorexplodes on
….was anthony wiener not investigated?
Which-Arrival6777 on
wait American lawmakers? that doesnt sound right
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in case anyone else was curious I added party, state, district for the ones from 2014 on. please feel free to finish it. yes, Alcee Hastings was investigated twice
**Representative Eric Swalwell D-CA 14 (2026)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; Outcome: Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Tony Gonzales R-TX 23 (2026)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Cory Mills R-FL 7 (2025)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; Outcome: Investigation ongoing.
**Representative Matt Gaetz R-FL 1 (2024)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative George Santos R-NY 3 (2023)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Madison Cawthorn R-NC 11 (2022)** — Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas D-Guam (2022)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Tom Reed R-NY 23 (2021)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Alcee Hastings D-FL 20 (2020)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Katie Hill D-CA 25 (2019)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Ruben Kihuen D-NV 4 (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Patrick Meehan R-PA 7 (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Blake Farenthold R-TX 27 (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Trent Franks R-AZ 8 (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative John Conyers D-MI 13 (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Alcee Hastings D-FL 20 (2014)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
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I live in NV and Ruben Kihuen was a known sleaze and abuser in the Legislature. Then he won a seat in Congress…
N4RQ on
Our lawmakers are the worst lawbreakers.
They make the rules that the rest of us have to follow.
Hopeful-Naughting on
Alcee Hastings – twice? Interesting.
shrunkenhead041 on
Good. Now take care of the problem at 1600 Pennsylvania while you’re at it.
Sudden-Macaron-4531 on
American Lawmakers = do as I say and not as I do! Who’s surprised? I’m not 🥴 Burn it all to the ground
nambrosch on
Only 28?
SkippingPrologues on
Does anyone else imagine these things have been used as blackmail and they’re being exposed now because they didn’t vote the way a certain someone wanted them to?
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Because of 2 recent high profile allegations of sexual misconduct by house reps Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, the House Ethics Committee has released a list of 28 members of congress who have been investigated over claims of sexual misconduct.
A few things that stood out to me from the article:
First one is this Quote:
> Moreover, unfortunately, there likely exist matters never reported to the Committee
I’m glad they at least acknowledged the fact that there were likely many other cases out there. I could not imagine being a victim in a situation like this. It has got to be absolutely *terrifying* to file a report against such a high-profile individual.
Second thing that stood out:
The list stops at 1976. Does this mean that they never investigated claims of misconduct back then? Because there’s no way in hell that other reps weren’t accused of sexual misconduct prior to the mid 70’s.
Third thing that stood out:
I was kind of shocked at how small the list is considering it spans 5+ decades, but what surprised me more was seeing how the list was kind of evenly split down party lines. Having said that, I don’t give a fuck what party you when misconduct is involved, *especially* sexual misconduct. At the bare minimum you need to be kicked out of office, and in an ideal world you would be charged criminally should your level of misconduct be considered a crime.
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It’s under a paywall. Can someone share the names!!?
Blake farenthold, the man in the ducky pajamas. I haven’t heard that name in years…
It stands out how it went from found and publicized and loss of jurisdiction to… nothing.
JFC. Let’s just remove them ALL and start over!
I am only shocked that the number is so low over a 50 year time span.
Ohhhh goodness here we go
….was anthony wiener not investigated?
wait American lawmakers? that doesnt sound right
in case anyone else was curious I added party, state, district for the ones from 2014 on. please feel free to finish it. yes, Alcee Hastings was investigated twice
**Representative Eric Swalwell D-CA 14 (2026)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct, including with a staffer; Outcome: Ethics Committee loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Tony Gonzales R-TX 23 (2026)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Cory Mills R-FL 7 (2025)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct and/or dating violence; Outcome: Investigation ongoing.
**Representative Matt Gaetz R-FL 1 (2024)** — Allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor and solicitation of prostitution; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative George Santos R-NY 3 (2023)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Madison Cawthorn R-NC 11 (2022)** — Alleged improper relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Michael F. Q. San Nicolas D-Guam (2022)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Tom Reed R-NY 23 (2021)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a lobbyist; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Alcee Hastings D-FL 20 (2020)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Public statement finding no sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Katie Hill D-CA 25 (2019)** — Alleged sexual relationship with a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Ruben Kihuen D-NV 4 (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of campaign staffers and a lobbyist; Outcome: Public report finding sexual misconduct violations.
**Representative Patrick Meehan R-PA 7 (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Blake Farenthold R-TX 27 (2018)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Trent Franks R-AZ 8 (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative John Conyers D-MI 13 (2017)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Loss of jurisdiction.
**Representative Alcee Hastings D-FL 20 (2014)** — Alleged sexual harassment of a staffer; Outcome: Public report finding no sexual misconduct violations.
I live in NV and Ruben Kihuen was a known sleaze and abuser in the Legislature. Then he won a seat in Congress…
Our lawmakers are the worst lawbreakers.
They make the rules that the rest of us have to follow.
Alcee Hastings – twice? Interesting.
Good. Now take care of the problem at 1600 Pennsylvania while you’re at it.
American Lawmakers = do as I say and not as I do! Who’s surprised? I’m not 🥴 Burn it all to the ground
Only 28?
Does anyone else imagine these things have been used as blackmail and they’re being exposed now because they didn’t vote the way a certain someone wanted them to?