Johnson May Expel House Members After Swalwell, Gonzales Resignations

Johnson said he is “looking into” the status of that investigation but emphasized that the Ethics Committee process should be allowed to run its course before any action is taken.

The situation has prompted strong reactions from other members of Congress. Some lawmakers have publicly called for resignations or expulsions, while others have urged caution until investigations are complete.

Rep. Nancy Mace and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, among others, have been vocal in calling for accountability, particularly in the case of Cherfilus-McCormick. Luna warned that an expulsion vote could be brought to the House floor if the congresswoman does not resign.

At the same time, Democratic leaders have urged restraint. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the Ethics Committee process is still ongoing and declined to comment in detail on individual cases, emphasizing that internal deliberations should remain private.