Congressmembers Resign Over Misconduct

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress to avoid expulsion.
Sexual misconduct allegations prompted their exits: Swalwell for sexual assault, Gonzales for affair and lewd texts.
Two representatives drafted expulsion measures with a 2 p.m. ET deadline for resignation or removal.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries supported the resignations, calling them 'appropriate'.
Lawmakers seek removal of Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (campaign finance) and Cory Mills (sexual misconduct).
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