politics
April 15, 2026
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales Officially Resign From Congress, Avoiding Expected Expulsion Votes
Updated on: April 14, 2026 / 3:35 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress on Tuesday.
- Their resignations avoided expected votes to expel them from the House.
- Swalwell faces allegations of sexual assault, while Gonzales admitted to an affair.
- Both representatives submitted their resignation letters on Monday evening.
- Swalwell's resignation was effective at 2 p.m. Tuesday, and Gonzales's at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.