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Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-New Jersey) plans to introduce a bill to strengthen scrutiny by members of Congress as her own legal battle is about to escalate.

The Republican, whom President Donald Trump has endorsed for another term, has denied domestic violence and other allegations and sought to portray them as politically motivated.

A spokesman for the North Carolina congressman said he welcomes a chance to refute the allegations.

For more than two hours on the chamber’s floor, the speaker and fellow Republican leaders cajoled holdouts on that bill and others on DHS funding and farm policy.

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey said he will make a complete recovery but did not specify why he is missing or when he’ll return to work.

To toughen how Congress polices itself, a bill would prohibit members from receiving pensions if they are convicted of crimes including rape and sexual assault.

The rare move comes after recent scandals raised questions from lawmakers and others about how Congress handles investigations involving its members.

The resignations of two lawmakers facing ethics investigations have drawn comparisons to the #MeToo movement. Some House members say it’s time to revisit their rules and culture.