USA12 April, 20261 min read
House Lawmakers Move To Expel Swalwell And Gonzales Over Sexual Misconduct
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Expulsion motions are being pursued against Rep. Eric Swalwell. Expulsion efforts also target Rep. Tony Gonzales with separate measures.
Expulsion Momentum
Efforts to expel Swalwell and Gonzales gained bipartisan momentum.
Rep. Byron Donalds said he would vote yes on both measures.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal stated this is not a partisan issue.
Multiple women accused Swalwell of sexual harassment and assault.
Gonzales had admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
The expulsion process requires a two-thirds majority in the House.
Swalwell's Fall
Swalwell's political fortunes plummeted.
He faced mounting pressure to drop out of the governor's race.
His lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter to one of the accusers.
Swalwell denied the allegations as flat false.
The Manhattan DA opened an investigation.
Rep. Luna filed a resolution to expel Swalwell.
Gonzales and the Ethics Probe
Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. He was under investigation by the House Ethics Committee. He had dropped out of the 2026 re-election race.
Lawmakers calling for his resignation included both Republicans and Democrats. The crisis of accountability in Congress was widening.
Political and Procedural Challenges
House leadership agreed on allowing sufficient due process. Many members were terrified of the precedent expulsion would set. Some predicted an alternative could be censure.
Both men were nearing the end of their terms. Special elections would be required to fill the seats.
