Swalwell and Gonzales formally submit resignations from Congress

Andrew Solender

Split image: left, man in a dark suit and maroon striped tie with stubble; American flag in background. Right, man in a blue suit with red patterned tie outdoors against blue sky. — Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales. Photos: Anna Moneymaker, Kevin Dietsch via Getty Images

Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) submitted their formal resignations from Congress on Tuesday following sexual misconduct scandals.

State of play: Swalwell's resignation took effect at 2pm ET on Tuesday — meaning he has already resigned — while Gonzales' takes effect at 11:59 pm ET, according to the House clerk.

Swalwell has been accused by four women of sexual assault, harassment and rape, which he denies.
Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

Between the lines: Both men had been facing the threat of expulsion, which looked increasingly likely to pass if they chose to try to hang onto their seats.

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