sentences:  In January 2018, the State Senate voted to suspend him for 60 days to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.He could not vote on legislation during that period, while contesting the suspension.Before a vote for expulsion was to be taken by the State Senate due to the released findings of an investigation that determined he likely engaged in a pattern of unwanted advances and sexually suggestive behavior toward six women, including four subordinates, over the last decade, Mendoza resigned on February 22, 2018.