Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
Following sexual misconduct allegations, Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned from Congress on Monday, April 14, 2026, just before the House reconvened. The resignations came after a woman accused Swalwell of sexual assault, reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN.
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AI-generatedFollowing sexual misconduct allegations, Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) resigned from Congress on Monday, April 14, 2026, just before the House reconvened. The resignations came after a woman accused Swalwell of sexual assault, reported by the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN. A bipartisan group of congresswomen threatened resolutions to force expulsion votes, prompting the resignations. While some see this as a moment of accountability, others, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, believe more needs to be done to address sexual predation on Capitol Hill. The resignations are considered a significant reckoning since the #MeToo movement, but some congresswomen feel the action was overdue.
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5 extractedSwalwell exited the California governor's race and said he 'll resign his seat in Congress'.
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said 'Today was an important turning point' in the #MeToo movement.
A bipartisan group of congresswomen had threatened on Tuesday to file resolutions that could have forced votes on expelling Swalwell and Gonzales.
Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales both announced within hours of each other that they were leaving Congress.
A woman said Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her.