Embattled Rep. Chuck Edwards censured for ‘inappropriate conduct’ toward female staffers – offers half-hearted apology

The 413-2 vote to censure the two-term congressman comes after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be reprimanded for “unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward the female staffers, including commenting on their physical appearance, lavishing them with gifts and inviting them to vacation with him.

The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday evening to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards following allegations of sexual harassment.

The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.

House lawmakers in both parties came together on Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) over allegations of inappropriate behavior with female staffers in his office, marking the latest in a string of disciplinary actions against sitting lawmakers this Congress. The vote was 413-2, fueled by a damning Ethics Co

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."

Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) was censured by the House on Tuesday after the Ethics Committee found he failed "to adhere to the spirit of rules prohibiting sexual harassment of and unwanted advances to House staffers." Why it matters: The vote amounts to a remarkable bipartisan rebuke, with the GOP leadership team and th

GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards rebuked by House over allegations of unwanted advances toward female staffers  CNN