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Peter Welch: The American people are entitled to accountability and transparency from the highest court in the land. But our Supreme…

On the recordAugust 24, 2026
The American people are entitled to accountability and transparency from the highest court in the land. But our Supreme Court has had scandal after scandal, leaving public confidence in the institution at an all-time low,” said Welch. “The bottom line here is that the Supreme Court must establish a code of conduct that holds Justices to the same ethical standards as every other federal judge across the country–that’s exactly what this bill would do.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Discussing the need for accountability in the Supreme Court.

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