Bill · S.Res. 808· Senate(119-SRES-808)
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.
- Introduced
- 7/21/2026
- Last activity
- 7/21/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The resolution promotes judicial accountability and transparency by highlighting the investigation into a judge's false statements.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution addresses inappropriate workplace behavior and sexual misconduct within a judicial environment.
Does this change how police departments operate?+1
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 7/21/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4195)