31.   Though departing members are prohibited from actively lobbying Congress for one year, they may still join lobbying firms as partners right away.

32.   U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin, wants the House to prohibit members of Congress from accepting gifts from lobbyists.

33.   Until recently members were prohibited from wearing short pants or tank tops.

34.   Under the law, council members will be prohibited from serving more than two consecutive terms.

35.   Wellington partners sign noncompete clauses that prohibit departing members of the inner circle from pitching their old customers.

36.   Party members also are prohibited from abusing their authority for overseas tourist trips or study for themselves or relatives.

37.   --Abolish three House committees and prohibit members from serving on more than two of the panels that remain.

38.   Critics say the amendment, which allows party leaders to expel members who stray from the party line, prohibits members from voting according to their conscience.

39.   Delegates are tight lipped about the race, in part due to ethics commission rules prohibiting members from speaking out about the candidates.

40.   Democratic Party President Petre Roman, who is also president of the Senate, cited provisions of the constitution which prohibit Cabinet members from holing local administration posts.