House of Representatives
- Duke Cunningham (R-CA)- pled guilty to tax evasion, conspiracy to commit bribery, mail fraud, and wire fraud.
- Patrick J. Kennedy (D-RI) - pled guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of prescription drugs. Two of the three charges (reckless driving and failure to exhibit a driving permit) were dismissed.
- Bob Ney (R-OH) - pled guilty to involvement with Jack Abramoff scandal.
- Jim Traficant (D-OH) financial corruption conviction and expulsion from House (2002)
- Boss Tweed (D-NY) - tried in 1874 on charges of official embezzlement, found guilty, and sentenced to twelve years' imprisonment.
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