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U.S. House braces for rare expulsions

Swalwell resigned after multiple women accused him of sexual assault or misconduct.

U.S. House braces for rare expulsions
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Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress, and Tony Gonzales said he plans to retire, as two other representatives faced possible House discipline over separate controversies. The House has expelled only six members in its history, and expulsion requires a two-thirds majority.

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Eric Swalwell
Former U.S. Representative (D-CA)

Representative who resigned amid sexual assault and misconduct allegations

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Tony Gonzales
Former U.S. Representative (R-TX)

Texas representative who announced plans to retire after acknowledging an affair

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker whose Republican leadership urged Gonzales not to seek reelection

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
Former U.S. Representative (D-FL)

Representative named as being involved in a separate controversy under scrutiny

Cory Mills
R · FL-7

Representative named as being involved in a separate controversy under scrutiny

Representative who called for the four lawmakers to resign or face expulsion

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Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Outlets report that Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations. The House Ethics Committee had opened an investigation, and lawmakers had called for action. Left-leaning outlets frame the departures as an accountability reckoning, with some extending the criticism to Congress as an institution. Center outlets emphasize the ethics inquiry, possible House action and how Congress handles misconduct cases. Right-leaning outlets stress the allegations and expulsion calls, with several focusing on Democratic leaders’ response.

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