Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales to quit Congress as 2 more US House members may face expulsion votes

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: April 13, 2026

Words: 720

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

WASHINGTON — California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales both announced Monday evening that they would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations.

Swalwell’s announcement came just one day after he suspended his campaign for governor over allegations of sexual assault.

“I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members,” he wrote in a statement on X. “Expelling anyone in Congress without due …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us