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What are the allegations against Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales? Lawmakers call for expulsion; 'they need to go home'

Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staff member and withdrew from his reelection contest after sexually explicit texts became public.

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The article reports that lawmakers are considering expulsion votes for Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales amid separate sexual misconduct allegations. Representative Byron Donalds said he would vote to expel both; Swalwell denies the allegations, while Gonzales acknowledged an affair with a staff member.

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

Texas representative facing misconduct allegations involving a staff member

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

California representative facing sexual misconduct allegations

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Florida representative who said he would vote to expel Swalwell and Gonzales

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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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