Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics violations House Speaker Mike Johnson has stated his support for expelling Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick due to a bipartisan ethics committee finding her guilty of more than two dozen violations. The ethics panel’s verdict followed a lengthy investigation, and a hearing for recommended punishment is scheduled soon. This potential expulsion comes as other lawmakers face similar scrutiny, with some resigning and others under investigation.

• House Speaker Mike Johnson supports the expulsion of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress.
• An ethics committee found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of over two dozen ethics violations.
• Rep. Greg Steube plans to introduce a resolution to expel Cherfilus-McCormick, pending the ethics panel’s punishment recommendation.
• Cherfilus-McCormick denies wrongdoing and is running for reelection.
• Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority vote in the House.
• Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned amid potential expulsion votes related to misconduct allegations.
• House Democratic leadership has largely stood by Cherfilus-McCormick, awaiting the ethics panel’s full deliberation.
• Republicans may consider retaliatory measures against Rep. Cory Mills if Cherfilus-McCormick is expelled.
• Cherfilus-McCormick faces federal charges including disaster relief fund theft and tax fraud.