Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations
by Chris Stein in Washington and Lauren Gambino in Lo from US news | The Guardian on (#74YFM)
Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men
The Democratic congressman Eric Swalwell and Republican congressman Tony Gonzales submitted their resignations to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, abruptly ending their political careers amid bipartisan furor over allegations of sexual misconduct against both.
Swalwell resigned at 2pm ET, while Gonazales's resignation will take effect at 11.59pm on Tuesday evening, according to the House clerk.
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