Republican moves to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress [View all]
Source: Axios
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) said Thursday he will force a vote on expelling Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) from Congress after she was indicted by a federal grand jury.
Why it matters: The move comes as the House is growing weary of the increased use of expulsion and censure, with lawmakers groaning that they have become partisan tools rather than meaningful sanctions.
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State of play: Cherfilus-McCormick was indicted Wednesday for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA overpayments to her company and using a substantial portion of the money to fund her 2021 congressional campaign.
The Florida Democrat won the special primary election to succeed the late Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.) that year by a mere five votes.
Read more: https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/cherfilus-mccormick-expel-congress-steube
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