Va. Senate censures member for conduct 'unbecoming of a senator'
NewsSportsEntertainmentLifestyleOpinionUSA TODAYObituariesE-EditionLegals Senate censures Amanda Chase Wednesday over comments, actions 'unbecoming' of a legislator The 24-9 vote Wednesday was the first time the Senate reprimanded anyone since 1987. The Chesterfield Republican claims political motivation caused it, and has vowed to take her colleagues to court. The Progress-Index RICHMOND — In what some referred to as a "sad day" in legislative history, the state Senate voted 24-9 Wednesday to censure Sen. Amanda F. Chase for what it called "conduct unbecoming of a senator" during their ter...