House Prepares for Double Expulsions as Ethics Scandals Rock Both Parties

Congressional Drama Unfolds as Two More Members Face Potential Expulsion

The House of Representatives is bracing for another wave of potential member expulsions, with Florida Representatives Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D) and Cory Mills (R) both facing serious allegations that could end their congressional careers.

This latest drama comes on the heels of former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) avoiding expulsion only by resigning their seats amid sexual misconduct allegations with staffers.

Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Federal Charges

The more advanced case involves Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, who stands accused of stealing millions of dollars in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds to finance her campaign. The Justice Department filed federal charges against her last November, and an Ethics subcommittee recently found she violated 25 rules of congressional standards.

The Ethics Committee is scheduled to make its disciplinary recommendations Tuesday, with Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) already filing an expulsion resolution. Speaker Mike Johnson has been direct about the expected outcome.

"The facts are indisputable at this point, and so I believe it'll be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled," Johnson told reporters.

Cherfilus-McCormick maintains her innocence, claiming she's the victim of "a partisan witch hunt by the Trump administration." However, even members of her own party appear ready to support her removal.

"The Ethics Committee has the material," said Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.). "So I think it needs to move quickly."

Mills Under Investigation for Multiple Allegations

Meanwhile, Rep. Cory Mills faces a separate Ethics investigation involving allegations of "dating violence," campaign finance violations, and using his congressional position to benefit his weapons and defense companies. The investigation, launched in November 2025, is significantly behind the Cherfilus-McCormick probe.

Mills has denied all charges, characterizing the incidents as misunderstandings. Regarding revenge porn accusations that led a former girlfriend to obtain a restraining order, Mills dismissed it as "a bad breakup."

"It's just interesting, kind-of seeing how you're guilty by accusation as opposed to the way the rule of law truly works," Mills told NewsNation.

Political Strategy and Parity Concerns

The underlying political dynamic reveals both parties' reluctance to give the other an advantage in a House with razor-thin margins. Democrats are pushing for "parity" – arguing that like offenses demand like consequences.

"Why the hell are we waiting so long for Cory Mills?" demanded Leger Fernández, head of the Democratic Women's Caucus. "This is sexual violence he's been accused of, and there seem to be incredibly credible reports."

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) has been equally blunt: "If they're doing this s‑‑‑, then they need to go."

The strategy of pairing expulsions worked with Swalwell and Gonzales, but the different timelines of the current investigations complicate this approach.

Bipartisan Support for Mills's Removal

Notably, calls for Mills's removal aren't limited to Democrats. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), a vocal advocate for abused women, has been pushing a resolution to censure Mills and now calls for his resignation or expulsion.

"The most concerning thing to me is the allegation of assaulting a woman," said Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.). "That's pretty upsetting."

Ethics Committee Under Fire

The pace of Ethics Committee investigations has drawn criticism from both parties. Luna called for a complete overhaul: "They need an overhaul in Ethics and, like, get rid of all of them, change the chair, all of it."

Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest (R-Miss.) defended the panel's work, noting the complex nature of their investigations. "I promise the American public, and the members of this body, that the members of the Ethics Committee... we're working diligently to move these cases through as quickly as possible."

Democratic Leadership's Delicate Position

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has remained cautious about committing to a specific approach, stating he trusts the Ethics Committee members "who have done the work and dug in here."

The situation puts Democratic leaders in a challenging position as they run on an anti-corruption message while navigating the political realities of a closely divided House.

As Tuesday's Ethics Committee recommendations approach, both parties are watching closely to see how this latest chapter in congressional accountability unfolds.