Johnson May Expel House Members After Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations

Two lawmakers—Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales—have already announced plans to resign following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Their departures were confirmed by House Speaker Mike Johnson, who said stepping down was the appropriate course of action given the circumstances.

“I think it was the appropriate thing,” Johnson said when asked about the resignations, referencing both the allegations and admissions tied to the cases.

Attention is now shifting to other members still in office, particularly Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who is facing a federal indictment and an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation. The panel has reportedly substantiated the majority of allegations against her, including claims tied to misuse of funds.