Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress before ethics hearing
The Florida Democrat stepped down minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that would have considered sanctions against her.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat from Florida, resigned from Congress Tuesday minutes before a House Ethics Committee hearing that would have decided sanctions against her. Her resignation occurred just before the committee was set to determine disciplinary measures.