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House censures North Carolina Republican over allegations of inappropriate behavior with staffers
The 413-2 vote followed an ethics report that found persistent unprofessional conduct and a hostile work environment, though no evidence of sexual activity.
- On Tuesday, the House voted 413-2 to censure Republican Representative Chuck Edwards over "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young female staffers who worked for him.
- A monthslong Ethics Committee investigation found Edwards provided the women with lavish gifts, including jewelry totaling over $1,000, and sent texts expressing "deeply personal and seemingly romantic thoughts" that violated House rules.
- During floor remarks, Edwards apologized for "poor judgment" but asserted "regret is not an admission of sexual harassment," rejecting the committee's findings while claiming his actions reflected friendship only.
- The rare bipartisan rebuke—with GOP leadership joining Democrats—underscores accountability as Edwards had already abandoned his reelection campaign following the investigation's release last month.
- Recent ethics investigations have included Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell and Republican Representative Tony Gonzales, as the chamber grapples with rising allegations of misconduct toward staff members this year.
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House censures GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards over ‘inappropriate conduct’ with female staffers
A bipartisan ethics probe found Edwards, R-N.C., showered the aides with lavish gifts, invited them to intimate dinners and trips and wrote them poetry. He denied any wrongdoing.
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Washington Top NewsHouse censures Rep. Chuck Edwards for conduct toward former female staffers
The House has censured Rep. Chuck Edwards after an Ethics Committee investigation concluded he engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers in his office.
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House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over sexual harassment allegations
Democrats and Republicans both voted to formally rebuke Edwards, after the House Ethics Committee found there was "substantial reason" to believe he had "engaged in persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers."
·New York, United States
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