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House votes to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards
- The House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexually harassing young female staffers on Sept. 1.
- Edwards denied wrongdoing and apologized to the two women involved, stating, "I am sorry" for making them uncomfortable.
- Despite the censure, Edwards stated he would continue representing Western North Carolina and finish his term.
Background on Edwards' misconduct and censure
- The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing Edwards' pattern of misconduct towards two young female staffers, including persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct.
- The report indicated that Edwards' behavior included lavish gifts and intimate dinners, which created an untenable position for the staffers.
- Following the ethics report, Edwards announced he would not seek reelection and would leave Congress in January.
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“The Ethics Committee found Edwards engaged in 'persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct' toward two young female staffers, including giving them purses, guns, and shoes. Edwards, who will leave Congress in January, said he 'vehemently disagrees' with the censure but respects the outcome.”
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“The House moved Tuesday to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards for sexually harassing young female staffers in his office.”
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