Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales formally submit resignations from Congress

Reps. https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/eric-swalwell-resigns-congress-sexual-allegations" target="_blank">Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and https://www.axios.com/2026/04/13/tony-gonzales-resigns-congress-republican" target="_blank">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.