The U.S. House of Representatives punished Rep. Charles Rangel by censure in 2010 after he was found guilty of multiple ethics violations, including failing to report income and improper fundraising activities. Censure is a formal reprimand that requires a member to stand in the well of the House to hear the charges against them read aloud. Rangel's censure was significant as it marked only the 23rd time in U.S. history that a sitting member of Congress had been formally censured. This action reflected the House's commitment to maintaining ethical standards among its members.
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