The Florida Democrat stepped down shortly before a House Ethics Committee hearing to determine whether she should be punished.

Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career

Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning rather than be formally disciplined by the House as part of an ethics investigation into her use of campaign funds.

Democrat Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas resigned from their congressional seats in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct. Gonzales faced

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FLA) appears for a hearing of the House Ethics Committee on Capitol Hill on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC. Ch

An investigation found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws.

Many House Democrats refrained from supporting Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is accused of more than two dozen ethics violations.

Fla., resigned moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to consider recommending she be expelled from Congress.