Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus are speaking with Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., a founding member of the group, about resigning in an effort to salvage his legacy after sexual misconduct allegations, according to a report Tuesday.

“There is a feeling among some of our members that we need to protect his legacy,” one Democratic staffer told CNN.

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