A House Democrat facing a federal indictment in connection with $5 million of COVID relief money that allegedly went into her campaign could be expelled from the House, according to a new report.
The House Ethics Committee meets Tuesday to consider the case of Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida, according toAxios.
Last month, an investigative subcommittee of the full committee approved a motion for summary judgment against Cherfilus-McCormick, which is tantamount to a guilty verdict on the allegations against her, according toFox News. That would make a recommendation of expulsion a likely next step.
Axios reported that sentiment against Cherfilus-McCormick is so strong that Democrats may “abandon” her amid the expected GOP-led bid to expel her.
Expulsion will require about 80 Democratic House members to join Republicans. Axios said about 30 Democrats it contacted support expulsion.
Cherfilus-McCormick has denied doing anything wrong.
Democratic Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota said that “the charges and examination are incredibly, incredibly serious and I think we have to hold ourselves to high standards here in the Congress.”
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty on 25 counts of ethics violations – accused of stealing $5 million in FEMA funds.
A complete theft of taxpayer dollars.
Now if only we could investigate all the other corruption in Congress.pic.twitter.com/Nf7vvIwibf
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