S1666 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 12, 1999 (3) Attorney General, A.H. Garland, closure to the process, and would help that future congresses will recognize the im- 1886—On March 24, 1886, the Senate to heal the divisions between the par- portance of allowing this bipartisan state- passed a resolution of ‘‘condemnation’’ ties which were created during these ment of censure and condemnation to remain of the Attorney General for refusing to proceedings, so that we can move on to intact for all time; and be it Further resolved, That the Senate now move turn over government papers regarding work together to address the real prob- on to other matters of significance to our the removal of a District Attorney lems confronting the American people, people, to reconcile differences between and from Office. like saving social security, improving within the branches of government, and to (4) Ambassador Thomas Bayard, education, and continuing the fight to work together—across party lines—for the 1896—On March 20, 1896 the House of reduce crime. benefit of the American people. Representatives considered a resolu- It is time that we move on to these Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, we are tion condemning and censuring Ambas- other matters of significance to our prepared to conclude the session. I sim- sador Bayard for diplomatic impropri- people, to reconcile differences between ply await the instructions from the eties. He was charged with making par- and within the branches of govern- majority leader to do such items as tisan remarks to British audiences. ment, and to work together—across may remain. CENSUR OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS party lines—for the benefit of the I suggest the absence of a quorum. Congress has also used censure to American people. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The condemn the conduct of its own mem- I ask unanimous consent that a list clerk will call the roll. bers. Nine senators and 22 members of of cosponsors and the text of the reso- The legislative clerk proceeded to the House have been censured. lution be printed in the RECORD. call the roll. Indeed, many members of this body There being no objection, the mate- Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask personally know former senators who rial was ordered to be printed in the unanimous consent that the order for have been censured. To those who RECORD, as follows: the quorum call be rescinded. argue that censure is ‘‘a wet noodle COSPONSORS The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without across the wrist,’’ I would respectfully Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Moy- objection, it is so ordered. request that they ask their colleagues nihan, Mr. Chafee, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Jeffords, f how these former senators felt about Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Smith of Oregon, Mr. being censured. I am confident, because Daschle, Ms. Snowe, Mr. Reid, Mr. Gorton, ORDER FOR STAR PRINT—S. 5 I have had some of these conversations Mr. Bryan, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Cleland, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Torricelli, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I ask myself, that they would find that cen- unanimous consent that the bill S. 5 be sure was felt deeply, and was a very Wyden, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kerrey, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Durbin, Mrs. Murray, Mr. star printed with the changes that are significant stain upon their reputa- Wellstone, Mr. Breaux, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. at the desk. tions and legacy. Dorgan, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Reed, Ms. Landrieu, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without CENSURE HISTORY CONCLUSION Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Levin, Mr. Rockefeller, objection, it is so ordered. In sum, censure is a powerful tool Mr. Robb, Mr. Inouye, and Mr. Akaka. f used very sparingly by Congress to con- demn unacceptable conduct. Congress RESOLUTION OF CENSURE APPOINTMENTS BY THE VICE has initiated censure proceedings in Whereas William Jefferson Clinton, Presi- PRESIDENT policy disputes, but it has also criti- dent of the United States, engaged in an in- appropriate relationship with a subordinate The PRESIDING OFFICER. The cized executive branch officials in the Chair, on behalf of the Vice President, case of President Buchanan, Navy Sec- employee in the White House, which was shameful, reckless and indefensible; pursuant to Public Law 94–304, as retary Welles, and President Nixon for Whereas William Jefferson Clinton, Presi- amended by Public Law 99–7, appoints personal misconduct. dent of the United States, deliberately mis- the Senator from Colorado (Mr. CAMP- So to those who argue that passing led and deceived the American people, and BELL) as Co-Chairman of the Commis- this censure would establish a prece- people in all branches of the United States sion on Security and Cooperation in dent for the future where presidents government; Europe. and cabinet officials could be censured, Whereas William Jefferson Clinton, Presi- The Chair, on behalf of the Vice I hope this discussion has made it dent of the United States, gave false or mis- President, pursuant to the order of the clear: that precedent has already been leading testimony and his actions have had the effect of impeding discovery of evidence Senate of January 24, 1901, appoints the set. in judicial proceedings; Senator from Ohio (Mr. VOINOVICH) to BIPARTISAN CENSURE PROMOTES HEALING Whereas William Jefferson Clinton’s con- read Washington’s Farewell Address on In this bipartisan censure, we pro- duct in this matter is unacceptable for a Monday, February 22, 1999. vided the Senate with a real oppor- President of the United States, does demean tunity to achieve a strong, unifying, the Office of the President as well as the f bipartisan conclusion to this whole President himself, and creates disrespect for APPOINTMENTS BY THE the laws of the land; tawdry, exhausting and divisive con- PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE troversy. Whereas President Clinton fully deserves censure for engaging in such behavior; The PRESIDING OFFICER. The The House’s actions were marred Whereas future generations of Americans with partisanship. Indeed, one example Chair, on behalf of the President pro must know that such behavior is not only tempore, pursuant to Public Law 96– of this was the action of the House unacceptable but also bears grave con- leadership to prevent a censure resolu- sequences, including loss of integrity, trust 388, as amended by Public Law 97–84, tion from even being considered on the and respect; appoints the following Senators to the House floor. Whereas William Jefferson Clinton re- United States Holocaust Memorial The Senate started its proceedings on mains subject to criminal actions in a court Council: The Senator from California a high note, when we came together to of law like any other citizen; (Mrs. BOXER), and the Senator from agree unanimously, across party lines, Whereas William Jefferson Clinton’s con- New Jersey (Mr. LAUTENBERG). duct in this matter has brought shame and upon procedures for the trial. Passing The Chair, on behalf of the President dishonor to himself and to the Office of the pro tempore, pursuant to Public Law our censure resolution by a strong, bi- President; and partisan vote would represent an ap- Whereas William Jefferson Clinton 99–498, appoints Donald R. Vickers, of propriate ‘‘bookend’’ to this bipartisan through his conduct in this matter has vio- Vermont, to the Advisory Committee beginning, and would stand this Senate lated the trust of the American people: Now on Student Financial Assistance for well in the annals of history. therefore, be it term ending September 30, 2001. Moreover, it would put the proper Resolved, That the United States Senate f historical perspective upon the Sen- does hereby censure William Jefferson Clin- ton, President of the United States, and does ate’s actions and determinations, APPOINTMENTS BY THE condemn his wrongful conduct in the strong- MAJORITY LEADER which should not be read as a vindica- est terms; and now be it tion of the President. Further resolved, That the United States The PRESIDING OFFICER. The I believe that passing this censure on Senate recognizes the historic gravity of this Chair announces, on behalf of the Ma- a bipartisan basis would bring a real bipartisan resolution, and trusts and urges jority Leader, pursuant to Public Law