Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, has resigned from Congress just minutes before a scheduled expulsion vote related to ongoing ethics violations. Her resignation comes amid bipartisan scrutiny and a significant ethics investigation, including allegations of financial misconduct. The House Ethics Committee was set to consider sanctions against her, leading to a mass abandonment of support from fellow Democrats. Cherfilus-McCormick’s departure marks her as the third House member to resign under similar pressures this month, emphasizing the ongoing turbulence within Congress regarding ethical conduct and accountability.