Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Possible Expulsion
April 21, 2026 • Google News World
Florida Democrat Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress, according to reports.
Cherfilus-McCormick, who is facing possible expulsion from the House of Representatives, submitted her resignation minutes before a scheduled ethics hearing. The exact reason for her resignation is not specified.
The news comes as Cherfilus-McCormick’s party, the Democratic Party, prepares to take action against her expulsion. According to reports, House Democrats are considering abandoning their support for Cherfilus-McCormick en masse.
Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation has been confirmed by multiple news sources, including NPR, The New York Times, NBC News, CNN, and Axios.
The House of Representatives is set to hold an ethics hearing to determine whether Cherfilus-McCormick should be expelled from the chamber. The exact date and time of the hearing have not been announced.
Cherfilus-McCormick’s resignation marks a significant development in her ongoing controversy, which has sparked debate within the Democratic Party.
Source: Google News World