H. Res. 608 96th Congress House

A resolution authorizing an investigation and inquiry by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.

Introduced: March 12, 1980 See on congress.gov

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Introduced

In committee

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Agreed to (House)

Mar 27, 1980

Measure passed House, roll call #166 (382-1).

Mar 27, 1980

Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, roll call #166 (382-1).

Mar 27, 1980

Measure considered in House.

Mar 27, 1980

Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.

Mar 24, 1980

Reported to House from the Committee on Rules, H. Rept. 96-844.

Mar 12, 1980

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

Mar 12, 1980

Introduced in House

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Latest action March 27, 1980

Measure passed House, roll call #166 (382-1).

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct a full investigation of alleged improper conduct (commonly referred to as ABSCAM) of Members, officers, or employees of the House of Representatives. Directs the Committee to report to the House any recommendations it deems appropriate as a result of such investigation. Authorizes the Committee to conduct hearings, issue subpoenas, and coordinate its investigation with the Department of Justice.

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Rules Committee
House of Representatives

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 608: A resolution authorizing an investigation and inquiry by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-608/

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