Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress just minutes before a House Ethics Committee was set to weigh her expulsion amid allegations of financial misconduct. Her resignation marks her as the third House member to step down in a month, coinciding with heightened scrutiny of congressional ethics practices. Despite her recent resignation, Cherfilus-McCormick registered for reelection shortly before, leading some Democrats to question her intentions. Her departure aligns with a growing reckoning on Capitol Hill regarding ethical standards and accountability, especially as the Ethics Committee explores disciplinary actions against her and others. The recent wave of resignations has prompted calls for a more stringent ethical framework within Congress.