Eric Swalwell Resigns From Congress Amid Multiple Sexual Assault Allegations

Swalwell announced he would resign following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

The House ethics committee had opened an investigation into Swalwell.

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Four women accused him, including a former staffer who said he sexually assaulted her twice.

Swalwell apologized for mistakes in judgment but insisted the accusations were false.

Bipartisan calls for him to step down or face expulsion.

Only six members have been forced from office in the House's history.

As many as four members of the House could face expulsion within days.

Tony Gonzales was under mounting pressure after acknowledging an affair with a former aide who later died by self-immolation.

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Support for expulsion came from both parties.

Many lawmakers remain skeptical the chamber will act as soon as this week.

The House Ethics Committee was investigating or taking action against three of the four members.

Speaker Mike Johnson had argued for letting the Ethics panel complete its investigations first.

The expulsion of even one or two members is no guarantee given the two-thirds majority required.

Members have historically resigned in shame or were expelled only after conviction.

Swalwell's exit complicates the California governor's race.

No clear frontrunner has yet emerged.

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Leading Democrats include Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Xavier Becerra, and Matt Mahan.

Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton among Republicans.