Censure is a formal, public, group condemnation of an individual, often a group member, whose actions run counter to the group’s acceptable standards for individual behavior.

What does a censure motion do?

The motion to censure is a main motion expressing a strong opinion of disapproval that could be debated by the assembly and adopted by a majority vote.

What senators have been censured?

YearSenatorParty1954Joseph McCarthyRepublican1967Thomas J. DoddDemocratic1979Herman TalmadgeDemocratic1990David DurenbergerRepublican