Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

The resignation marks the latest in a series of ethics-related departures from the House of Representatives this month.

Cherfilus-McCormick was accused of over two dozen violations, including the theft of $5 million in federal disaster relief money.

Her sudden exit has sparked a debate among colleagues about the fairness of the ethics process and the precedent set by recent expulsions.

A special election will be required to fill her seat in Florida's 20th Congressional District.