You Vote: Should members of Congress resign if they have been indicted?

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Published: September 25, 2023 4:01pm

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez has stated that he will remain in office despite calls for his resignation after he was indicted for bribery.  In the House, New York GOP Rep. George Santos has faced similar pressure over his fraud charges, and has similarly resisted them.

Should members of Congress resign if they have been indicted?

Yes
21% (597 votes)
No
53% (1466 votes)
It depends on the charges
23% (636 votes)
Not sure
3% (87 votes)
Total votes: 2786

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