JASON CHAFFETZ: Congress, stop protecting scandal-plagued lawmakers and clean house for good
Multiple members of Congress have resigned amid ethics scandals, prompting calls for faster disciplinary action to restore public trust. The article argues that delayed responses to misconduct contribute to record-low congressional approval ratings. Author Jason Chaffetz urges Congress to expel members swiftly following federal indictments and allow for timely special elections.
- ▪Three members of Congress have resigned during the 119th Congress amid ethics allegations.
- ▪Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned just before her expulsion hearing after being indicted on fraud charges.
- ▪Congressional approval ratings are at 10% according to Gallup's April 2026 polling.
- ▪The Constitution grants each chamber the authority to discipline or expel its members.
- ▪Chaffetz argues that federal indictment should trigger presumptive expulsion to maintain accountability.
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Political Corruption JASON CHAFFETZ: Congress, stop protecting scandal-plagued lawmakers and clean house for good The Constitution explicitly grants each chamber authority to discipline its members, including expulsion. There is no requirement for glacial timelines By Jason Chaffetz Fox News Published May 3, 2026 9:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video House ethics probes mount as Democrat rep resigns, GOP rep faces expulsion vote Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned moments before her expulsion hearing amid ethics probes as Florida GOP Rep. Cory Mills potentially faces his own expulsion vote.
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