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Outcome of Cuellar Ethics Committee investigation by end of 2024
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House Ethics Committee•Democratic•Henry Cuellar•Texas•Congress•Department of Justice•Cuellar•South Texas•Ethics Committee
Resolution / Starting Odds
No action taken • 33%
Formal reprimand • 33%
Expulsion recommendation • 33%
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House Ethics Committee Investigates Rep. Henry Cuellar After Federal Bribery and Money Laundering Indictment
May 29, 2024, 07:55 PM
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas following his recent federal indictment on charges of bribery, money laundering, lying to Congress, and abuse of office. The committee is coordinating with the Department of Justice to mitigate potential risks of dual investigations. Cuellar has denied the allegations, stating on May 3rd that he is innocent and has always served the people of South Texas. The Ethics Committee voted unanimously to proceed with the investigation, which also includes determining if Cuellar acted as a foreign agent.
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Formal Reprimand • 25%
Expulsion from the House • 25%
No Action Taken • 25%
Other Disciplinary Action • 25%
No charges filed • 33%
Charged but not convicted • 33%
Convicted • 34%
Cleared of all allegations • 25%
Found guilty of some allegations • 25%
Found guilty of all allegations • 25%
Investigation inconclusive • 25%
No significant action • 33%
Recommendations for sanctions • 33%
Formal charges against involved individuals • 34%
No significant consequence • 25%
Loses party endorsement • 25%
Loses primary election • 25%
Resigns • 25%
Convicted on all charges • 33%
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Acquitted of all charges • 34%
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Code of conduct recommended • 25%
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Referral for further legal action • 25%
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Formal reprimand • 25%
Recommendation for recusal • 25%
Other disciplinary action • 25%
Resignation • 33%
Re-election • 33%
Retirement • 34%
No action • 33%
Formal investigation • 33%
Legislation proposed or passed • 33%
No action • 33%
Formal reprimand • 33%
Recommendation for resignation or impeachment • 33%