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Rep. Nancy Mace on Monday introduced a resolution to expel Rep. Cory Mills from Congress, escalating a growing controversy over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations.
Mills is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims involving “sexual misconduct and/or dating violence,” as well as potential campaign finance issues. He has denied any wrongdoing.
Mace’s move follows months of tensions surrounding Mills, including a prior effort by her to censure him in November. That measure was instead referred to the House Ethics Committee, which continues to review the allegations.
“The swamp has protected Cory Mills for far too long and we are done letting it slide,” Mace said in a statement announcing the resolution. “We tried to censure him and strip him from his committee assignments. Both parties blocked it, but we are not backing down.”
Expelling a member of Congress is a rare and severe step that requires a two-thirds vote in the House. Mace did not indicate whether she plans to force a vote using procedural tools that could bring the resolution directly to the floor.
House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed opposition to the effort, emphasizing the importance of following established processes.
“We have a process here,” Johnson told reporters. “The House Ethics Committee ensures due process for all members who have allegations made against them. That’s the way it should run. So, no, I’m not in favor.”
Mills responded on social media by appearing to welcome a vote, telling Mace to “call the vote forward.” He also criticized the effort, writing that “Nancy thinks allegations and accusations is due process.”
In previous comments, Mills has rejected comparisons to other lawmakers who faced misconduct allegations, saying he has never been the subject of complaints from staffers or interns.
The dispute comes amid a series of ethics controversies on Capitol Hill. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned last week following bipartisan pressure tied to misconduct allegations involving staffers.
Attention has also turned to Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who faces potential sanctions after a bipartisan ethics subcommittee found multiple violations related to alleged misuse of federal relief funds. She has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty in a related federal case.
Mills has faced previous legal scrutiny. In February 2025, Washington, D.C., police investigated an alleged assault tied to a property associated with him, though no charges were filed. In October, a Florida judge issued a restraining order related to allegations of dating violence involving an ex-girlfriend.
Separately, Mace herself is under review by the Ethics Committee following a complaint alleging she overcharged Congress for housing expenses. Her office has dismissed the complaint as not credible.
The Ethics Committee continues to investigate the allegations against Mills and could recommend disciplinary action, ranging from reprimand to expulsion.
Any effort to remove Mills would require significant bipartisan support in the House, making the outcome uncertain.
Mace’s resolution adds pressure on House leadership to address the allegations, but for now, the committee’s findings are expected to guide the next steps.
