The Senate Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it has unanimously voted to investigate allegations against Sen. Bob Menendez regarding potential violations of Senate rules. This move comes in the wake of Menendez's recent conviction on bribery charges, raising the possibility of disciplinary actions being taken against the New Jersey Democrat.
If the ethics panel finds Menendez guilty of misconduct, it could recommend punitive measures such as censure or expulsion. Expulsion would require a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate, putting significant pressure on the senator to either resign voluntarily or face expulsion through a Senate vote.
