Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) resigned from Congress on Tuesday just before the House Ethics Committee was set to recommend a punishment for her.

Why it matters: Cherfilus-McCormick was likely on the cusp of being expelled, with even fellow House Democrats saying they could no longer countenance her continued presence in Congress.

The Ethics Committee found Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of a litany of charges last month, most notably funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign. She has denied wrongdoing.

Many lawmakers expected the Ethics Committee to float a severe penalty, potentially including expulsion.

It's the third resignation from a House member this month, after Reps.…