The cascade of resignations and retirements, which began in October, reveals the powerful influence of the #MeToo movement on Capitol Hill. Those perks include sitting in the House chamber next week for the first State of the Union address by President Trump, who has faced few repercussions from his own sexual misconduct allegations. Meehan’s decision to remain in his seat through next year will allow him and three other lawmakers in the same situation to vote on measures pertaining to sexual misconduct. Next week, House lawmakers are expected to approve a measure to change the system for reporting and adjudicating claims of workplace misconduct on Capitol Hill, which has been criticized as biased against victims. and Ruben Kihuen (D-Nev.), along with Meehan, have faced allegations of sexual harassment or misconduct in the past three months and plan to retire in 2019.

Source: Washington Post January 27, 2018 00:11 UTC