US House Faces Unprecedented Expulsion Wave Amid Scandals
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Updated · Axios · Apr 12
US House Faces Unprecedented Expulsion Wave Amid Scandals
28 articles · Updated · Axios · Apr 12
The US House is considering expelling up to four members from both parties over allegations of sexual misconduct and ethics violations.
Representatives Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Cory Mills face mounting bipartisan calls for resignation or expulsion.
Expulsion requires a two-thirds House majority and would be unprecedented in scale, potentially triggering special elections and affecting the chamber's balance.
Why are four members facing expulsion now, a historically rare congressional action?
Do ethics rules need reform to cover misconduct by campaign staff?
What could Congress learn from how private companies handle executive misconduct?
How can ethics probes and criminal trials proceed without compromising legal rights?