Kevin Freking and Stephen Groves | Associated Press

She resigned before the House could sanction her in an ethics investigation. Members of the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday were set to weigh what punishment to recommend after they found she committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards.

Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career. Members of the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday will weigh what punishment to recommend after they found Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations of House rules and ethical standards.