Transcript for John Conyers hospitalized in Detroit for effects of stress

Next this evening, mounting pressure on someone else in Washington, long-time democratic congressman John Conyers is being told to resign by both democratic and Republican leaders in the house. But tonight, Conyers' spokesman says Nancy Pelosi will not determine when congressman Conyers' career is over. ABC's Mary Bruce, back on the hill tonight. Reporter: On capitol hill today, a resounding chorus calling for congressman Conyers to go. Congressman conniers should resign. Reporter: Have you relayed that to him? I'm saying that to you right now. Reporter: Congressman James Clyburn, the powerful former chair of the congressional black caucus, says he's personally urged Conyers to step aside. This was not going to get any better, in fact, I could see it getting worse. Reporter: Democrats have been treading gingerly for days, but the accusations are piling up. Today, Marion brown, who worked for Conyers, spoke out publicly for the first time. He asked me to satisfy him sexually. He pointed to areas of -- genital areas of his body and asked me to, you know, touch it. Reporter: Conyers admits paying brown a secret $27,000 settlement, but denies all allegations of misconduct. The controversy is taking a toll on the 88-year-old congressman. Tonight, hospitalized with stress-related illness. But his lawyer made clear he's not quitting. Nancy Pelosi did not elect the congressman, and she sure as hell won't be the one to tell the congressman to leave. Mary Bruce live on the hill again tonight. And Mary, you've been reporting about the separate set of rules for congress, when it comes to sexual harassment complaints. Mandatory con selling for the accusers, a 30-day waiting period. And congress, as you've reported, has paid $17 million to settle workplace complaints and tonight, you're learning of one big payout involving whom? Reporter: David, this settlement was paid against claims made against disgraced former congressman Eric massa. Close to $100,000 in taxpayer money paid to two former male staffers. The largest settlement that we know of of its kind paid for misconduct by a single lawmaker. David? Mary Bruce with us again tonight.

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