Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics probe
newsApr 21, 202616765
Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, resigned from Congress on Tuesday minutes before a planned House Ethics Committee vote. A House Ethics panel found 25 violations, and many House Democrats were prepared to vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick. Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation avoids an imminent expulsion vote, creates a vacancy in her Florida seat, and will prompt a special election.
Key Highlights
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned minutes before a House Ethics Committee vote.
House Ethics panel found 25 violations against Representative Cherfilus-McCormick.
Cherfilus-McCormick's resignation creates a vacancy that will prompt a special election.