The House Ethics Committee dismayed government watchdogs by reducing disclosure requirements for privately paid trips taken by members of Congress. Matthias Schrader/AP hide caption
Sens. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., shared the pleasure that came with the Senate passing its immigration bill. The House could soon ruin their happiness. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois, seen here in October 2011, resigned from Congress on Wednesday. Charles Dharapak/AP hide caption
A man votes on Nov. 6 in Chicago. AFP/AFP/Getty Images hide caption
U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) leaves his office on Capitol Hill before the censure vote. Alex Wong/Getty hide caption