After three hours of debate, members of the South Carolina House Judicial Committee voted unanimously today to rebuke Republican Gov. Mark Sanford for abandoning his duties during a five-day trip to Argentina in June to see his then-mistress, The State reports.

As expected, they did not approve a measure to impeach Sanford.

The newspaper adds that:

The vote likely ends months of investigation into Sanford's disappearance — during which he engaged in an extramarital affair — as well as a review of Sanford's use of state aircraft and campaign funds.

Last week, Sanford's wife Jenny announced she is filing for divorce.