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Gonzales Today
By the People, for the People
House Members Push to Expel Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales
Bipartisan calls for removal over sexual misconduct allegations
Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:46pm
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The potential expulsion of two sitting Congress members over sexual misconduct allegations reflects the growing partisan divide and lack of trust in political institutions.Gonzales TodayEfforts to expel Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas from Congress gained bipartisan support on Sunday, as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle said they would vote in favor of separate measures to remove the congressmen following allegations of sexual misconduct against each of them.
Why it matters
The potential expulsions of sitting members of Congress would be highly unusual and reflect the growing partisan divide and lack of trust in political institutions. The allegations against Swalwell and Gonzales also raise concerns about the conduct of elected officials and the ability of Congress to police its own members.
The details
The calls for expulsion come after separate allegations of sexual misconduct were made against Swalwell and Gonzales. While the specific details of the allegations have not been fully disclosed, the bipartisan support for removal suggests the claims may be credible and serious enough to warrant congressional action.
- The expulsion measures were announced on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The players
Eric Swalwell
Democratic Congressman from California who is facing sexual misconduct allegations.
Tony Gonzales
Republican Congressman from Texas who is facing sexual misconduct allegations.
What’s next
The House is expected to hold votes on the separate expulsion measures in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
The potential expulsions of Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales highlight the growing intolerance for alleged misconduct by elected officials, even among members of the same party. However, the lack of specific details about the allegations raises concerns about due process and the politicization of such claims.
