House Democrats prepare to abandon Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick en masse
Summary
Many House Democrats are prepared to vote to remove Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress after the House Ethics Committee reviews her case. She is accused of illegally using $5 million in COVID relief funds for her campaign, which she denies.Key Facts
- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) faces possible expulsion over alleged misuse of COVID relief money.
- Republicans plan to push for her expulsion but need around 80 Democratic votes to succeed.
- House Democrats await the Ethics Committee’s recommendation on Tuesday before deciding how to vote.
- Several Democratic members have said they expect to vote for expulsion if recommended.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not stated how he will advise members but said they will follow facts and law.
- Expulsion is rare; members often resign before a vote happens.
- Some lawmakers expect Jeffries to encourage Cherfilus-McCormick to resign to avoid a tough vote.
- Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick denies the charges and has pleaded not guilty in court.
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