Congressman Censured for Workplace Misconduct | Charleston News

North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards was censured by the House of Representatives after being found guilty of creating a hostile work environment through persistent unprofessional conduct with two young female staffers. The vote was overwhelming — 413 to 2 — and while Edwards apologized for causing discomfort, he denied sexual harassment. This marks his 29th such censure since 1832, though it carries no formal penalties beyond reputational damage and political fallout. He had already dropped his reelection bid in August. The case underscores a broader push across Congress to confront sexual misconduct, with bipartisan calls for faster ethics investigations and cultural change to protect staffers — especially women — from abuse and harassment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b63401e494b1268f