Key Facts

• Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned before the House Ethics Committee could recommend sanctions against her for misusing COVID funds and other charges.
• Cherfilus-McCormick denies wrongdoing and complained about not having a fair process to defend herself.
• Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress after an Ethics Committee report on financial misconduct; he later pleaded guilty but was pardoned by President Trump.
• Some Democrats regret voting to expel Santos and worry about setting a precedent of expelling members before their legal cases are settled.
• Rep. Nancy Mace plans to push for the expulsion of Rep. Cory Mills, who faces allegations but denies wrongdoing and is under ethics investigation.
• Several Democrats express concern about expelling members without complete due process, meaning proper legal procedures and trials.
• The situation is causing debate within Congress about how and when to remove members accused of serious misconduct.
• Some Democrats believe expulsion standards should be fair and apply equally to both parties.