The Florida Republican’s departure effectively ends the House Ethics Committee’s investigation of allegations that include sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

Picking a man to be the attorney general of the United States who has been embroiled in an investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of drug use and sex with an underage female has unleashed a flood of skepticism among senators.

Senate Democrats are rushing to confirm Biden’s final nominees for federal judge positions before the party loses the chamber majority and Donald Trump returns to office in January. There are currently 45 judicial vacancies, and the Senate has 20 days left in session.