Members of the House of Representatives can be punished for disorderly behavior by the House itself. According to Article I, Section 5, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution, "Each House may determine the Rules of its Proceedings, punish its Members for disorderly Behaviour, and, with the Concurrence of two thirds, expel a Member." This means the House has the authority to discipline its own members without needing approval from the Senate or any other body

. The forms of discipline include censure, reprimand, fines, loss of seniority, suspension, or expulsion. Expulsion is the most severe form of punishment and requires a two-thirds majority vote of the House members present and voting

. The House Committee on Ethics may also issue formal letters of reproval for misconduct that does not warrant full House action

. Thus, the House itself, through its rules and voting procedures, can punish members for disorderly conduct, preserving the institution's integrity and dignity