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Gonzales Today
By the People, for the People
Rep. Gonzales Faces Expulsion Threat After Affair Scandal
New Mexico Rep. Leger Fernandez introduces resolution to remove Texas Republican from Congress.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:41pm
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The threat of expulsion against Rep. Gonzales highlights the high ethical standards expected of members of Congress and the willingness of lawmakers to take extraordinary measures to address alleged misconduct.Gonzales TodayRep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-N.M., has introduced a resolution to expel Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, from Congress after Gonzales failed to resign by Fernandez's Tuesday deadline. Gonzales had announced plans to 'file his retirement' but did not specify a timeline, following his admission of an extramarital affair with a former staffer earlier this year.
Why it matters
The threat of expulsion highlights the growing political fallout for Gonzales, who was already facing a House Ethics Committee investigation and had suspended his re-election campaign in March after GOP leadership called for him to exit the race. Expulsion would be an extraordinary and rarely used congressional action, underscoring the seriousness of the allegations against Gonzales.
The details
Fernandez introduced the expulsion resolution on Tuesday, giving Gonzales until 2 p.m. Eastern time to resign. Gonzales had not specified when he planned to step aside, prompting Fernandez's move. The Texas Republican admitted to the affair earlier this year after previously denying the allegations.
- Rep. Leger Fernandez introduced the expulsion resolution on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
- Fernandez gave Gonzales until 2 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesday to resign.
The players
Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
A Democratic representative from New Mexico who introduced the resolution to expel Rep. Gonzales from Congress.
Rep. Tony Gonzales
A Republican representative from Texas who admitted to an extramarital affair with a former staffer and is facing an expulsion threat from Fernandez.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
A Republican representative from Florida who said she expected Gonzales to formally announce his resignation on Tuesday.
What they’re saying
“Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, N.M., introduced an expulsion resolution against Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, on Tuesday after the embattled lawmaker failed to meet her deadline to resign from Congress.”
— News Room
What’s next
The House will now consider Fernandez's expulsion resolution against Gonzales. If passed, it would require a two-thirds majority vote to remove Gonzales from Congress.
The takeaway
The threat of expulsion against Rep. Gonzales underscores the serious political consequences he is facing due to the scandal surrounding his extramarital affair. This case highlights the high ethical standards expected of members of Congress and the willingness of lawmakers to take extraordinary measures to address alleged misconduct.
