Cherfilus-McCormick resignation makes some Democrats regret vote to expel George Santos

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday afternoon, just before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend sanctions against her. The panel had found her guilty last month of funneling $5 million in misallocated COVID funds to her campaign, for which she is also under criminal indictment. Her resignation has caused some Democrats to express regret over their vote to expel George Santos, citing concerns about due process. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) stated he regrets his vote to expel Santos, believing the precedent of expelling members before conviction goes "a little too far." This frustration threatens future efforts to remove House members, as some Democrats are now hesitant to take drastic action against Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) before his Ethics Committee investigation concludes.