Summary
Representative Mike Lawler from New York has called for three members of Congress to resign due to controversies they are involved in. He named Democrat Eric Swalwell, Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Republican Tony Gonzales. Lawler's actions highlight growing frustrations in the House, which has a narrow Republican majority.
Key Facts
- Representative Mike Lawler wants three Congress members to resign over scandals.
- Democrat Eric Swalwell is accused of several sexual misconduct allegations and is under investigation.
- Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing FEMA funds during her campaign and found to have committed 25 violations.
- Tony Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer and is now under a House Ethics investigation.
- Lawler suggests expelling these members if they do not resign.
- Only six members have been expelled from the House historically, mostly during the Civil War.
- These controversies are causing tension in a closely divided House of Representatives.
