Republican moves to expel Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

[GJGCA]

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

[Bayard]

1. "Allegedly," is the key word here

If you have proof, then by all means, go for it.

[MarineCombatEngineer]

2. He's moving to force a vote for expulsion even before she's tried or convicted?

What happened to innocent until proven guilty?
If she is found guilty, then by all means, expel her, but at least wait until she's found guilty.

[OldBaldy1701E]

7. Exactly.

I always love it when the rethugs just cannot fathom that we Democrats are more than willing to enforce the law and support ethical norms, even among our own party and base!

How Shocking!

[hadEnuf]

3. Cornered rats.

Put nothing legal past them. Also nothing illegal.

[timms139]

4. They didn't move to remove

Santos until he was convicted but the degenerates want to remove a democrat just on charges .If she is without a doubt guilty she needs to go but it needs to be done in a even manner for both sides. Wonder if Trump will pardon her like he did for the thief Santos .

[GJGCA]

5. With respect, not so

Unless you mean convicted by the Ethics Committee?

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_representatives_expelled,_censured,_or_reprimanded

[timms139]

9. Exacly

where's the investigation before removal or trial in court . They will stop at nothing to stop a vote just for a short time .

[BaronChocula]

6. (yet another) Fascism exhibit

Punishing enemies before they have a chance to defend themselves.

Gang Of Pedophiles.

[popsdenver]

8. You would think

that the Florida Republican Politcians know their accusations are pure BS, due to the fact it is not what DeSantis has been doing continually for years and years.........