House · HRES 1351 · 119th Congress
Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Summary
This resolution calls for the removal of federal judge Eleanor Louise Ross from her position in Georgia. It accuses her of three things: having a secret affair with a police officer in her courthouse office, attending a political campaign event, and lying to judges who were looking into her conduct. If approved, the Senate would hold a trial to decide her fate.
In Favor
Judge Ross admitted to having sex in her courthouse office and lying to investigators about it. Her secret relationship with a police officer created a real risk that she could have ruled on cases where he had a stake. Judges must follow strict rules to keep public trust, and her repeated dishonesty during the review made the case for removal stronger.
Against
Impeachment is the most extreme punishment for a judge and was rarely used in American history. The misconduct here, while serious, did not involve corrupt rulings or abuse of power over any case outcome. Other tools exist to discipline judges, and using impeachment for personal behavior sets a broad standard that could threaten judicial independence.
Additional Considerations
Purpose & Problem
Is the problem real and worth federal action?
This resolution charges Judge Eleanor Louise Ross with high crimes and misdemeanors, asking the Senate to remove her from her federal judgeship in Georgia.
Scope & Related Provisions
Does it stay focused, or carry unrelated add-ons?
All three articles stay focused on Judge Ross. They cover an undisclosed personal relationship, attendance at a political campaign event, and false statements made during an official inquiry.
Who Is Affected
Who benefits, and who bears the cost?
Judge Ross faces removal from her position. Former law clerks and court staff are named as people affected by the conduct described in the resolution.
Cost & Funding
Is it affordable and responsibly funded?
Not available from the current sources.
Risks & Implementation
What could go wrong in practice?
The resolution requires the full Senate to hold a trial and reach a two-thirds vote to remove Judge Ross, which is a multi-step process with no guaranteed timeline.
For the actual bill text, see congress.gov.
AI-generated · Published 7/22/2026