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Lawmakers put expulsion threats atop House agenda as return sets up high-stakes week

Gonzales was expected to face an expulsion effort following his admitted affair and an ethics investigation.

Lawmakers put expulsion threats atop House agenda as return sets up high-stakes week
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As the House prepared to return, lawmakers were weighing possible expulsion efforts against Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, with Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Cory Mills also discussed as potential targets. The article says it is unclear whether any effort could win the two-thirds support required.

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

Representative facing a threatened expulsion effort

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

Representative facing a threatened expulsion effort

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George Santos
Former U.S. Representative (R-NY)

Former Representative cited as the most recent member expelled from the House

Nancy Mace
R · SC-1

Representative who called for Swalwell and Gonzales to resign or be expelled

Representative who voiced support for expelling both men

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who pardoned former Representative George Santos

Byron Donalds
R · FL-19

Representative who said he would vote to expel both men

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

Representative described as a possible target of an expulsion resolution

Representative who said she would draft a measure to expel Gonzales

Cory Mills
R · FL-7

Representative described as a possible target of an expulsion resolution

Representative who said she would introduce a resolution to expel Swalwell

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Lawmakers Call for Expulsion of Swalwell and Gonzales

Outlets report that lawmakers are considering or seeking House expulsion votes against Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell amid separate sexual misconduct allegations. Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staffer, and both men are discussed as possible targets. Center outlets focus on lawmakers’ proposed expulsion votes and the allegations behind them, often placing the issue in a broader House-accountability dispute. Right-leaning outlets stress a possible wider expulsion showdown, including reciprocal efforts and other lawmakers.

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