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The Washington PostonBluesky3d ago
Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-California) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) separately announced plans to leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations.
Their departures will not alter the balance of power in the House.
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Analysis Summary
Two House members—Democrat Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Tony Gonzales of Texas—resigned from Congress before facing expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations. Because one was a Democrat and one a Republican, their departures don't shift the House's party balance, which was already narrowly controlled by Republicans. California will hold a special election on August 18 to fill Swalwell's seat.
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“Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-California) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) separately announced plans to leave Congress ahead of possible expulsion votes over sexual misconduct allegations.”
Both resignations confirmed by CNN, NBC Bay Area, and Washington Post reporting. Swalwell faced sexual assault allegations; Gonzales faced unrelated sexual misconduct investigation.
“Their departures will not alter the balance of power in the House.”
Washington Post reports GOP holds 'razor-thin majority.' Two resignations (one Dem, one GOP) maintain balance. Corroborated by multiple sources noting bipartisan nature.
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