""The charges and examination are incredibly, incredibly serious and I think we have to hold ourselves to high standards here in the Congress," Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) told Axios."
""We need to make sure we can tell the American people that they can trust in their lawmakers," said Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.)."
""I'm going to take their recommendation very seriously," said Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine)."
""Even if they don't, there are still going to be enough votes," one senior House Democrat told Axios."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has not indicated how he will advise members on voting regarding Cherfilus-McCormick's potential expulsion. Following an Ethics hearing, House Democrats will meet to discuss the situation. Cherfilus-McCormick faces serious allegations of laundering COVID relief funds and has pleaded not guilty. Many lawmakers express the need for high standards and trust in Congress, with several indicating they would support expulsion if recommended by the Ethics Committee. There is a strong expectation that the committee will recommend expulsion.
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