Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Eleanor L. Ross, judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, engaged in conduct that falls beneath the dignity of her office.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the conduct of Eleanor L. Ross, a judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. It alleges that between October 2023 and October 2025, Judge Ross engaged in a sexual relationship with a high-ranking Atlanta Police Department official inside her judicial chambers during business hours. The resolution further states that Judge Ross made false and misleading statements to judicial leadership regarding these activities. An investigation by a special committee reportedly found evidence of this misconduct through security footage, logs, and interviews. Ultimately, the resolution asserts that her behavior violates the Code of Conduct for United States Judges.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution promotes judicial accountability and transparency by highlighting the investigation into a judge's false statements.
- Scored +1
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution addresses inappropriate workplace behavior and sexual misconduct within a judicial environment.
- Scored +1
Does this change how police departments operate?
The resolution addresses misconduct involving a high-ranking police official and a judge, which promotes accountability in law enforcement and judicial interactions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting Accountability and Integrity: The resolution seeks to condemn behavior that falls beneath the dignity of a judicial office, which aligns with the goal of maintaining public confidence in the judiciary (Resolution/Whereas clauses regarding Code of Conduct).
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Upholding Judicial Standards: By highlighting violations of Canon 2 and Canon 2(A), the resolution addresses the need for judges to avoid impropriety and act in a manner that promotes public confidence in the integrity and impartiality of the judiciary (Whereas clauses).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Detrimental Effect on the Administration of Justice: The resolution states that the false and misleading statements made by Judge Ross had a detrimental effect on the investigation of her misconduct and the broader administration of justice (Whereas clauses).
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Erosion of Public Confidence: The conduct described, which includes inappropriate workplace behavior, is noted as something that erodes public confidence in the judiciary (Whereas clauses/Commentary to canon 2(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution promotes judicial accountability and transparency by highlighting the investigation into a judge's false statements.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would women be better off under this? — The resolution addresses inappropriate workplace behavior and sexual misconduct within a judicial environment.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this change how police departments operate? — The resolution addresses misconduct involving a high-ranking police official and a judge, which promotes accountability in law enforcement and judicial interactions.
- 7/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)