Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

Associated Press (AP) Human RightsNews ReportEN 9 min read 100% complete April 15, 2026 at 07:23 AM

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Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress

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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. 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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Swalwell exited the California governor's race and said he 'll resign his seat in Congress'.

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Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said 'Today was an important turning point' in the #MeToo movement.

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A bipartisan group of congresswomen had threatened on Tuesday to file resolutions that could have forced votes on expelling Swalwell and Gonzales.

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Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales both announced within hours of each other that they were leaving Congress.

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A woman said Rep. Eric Swalwell sexually assaulted her.

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Republican Party 40% Democratic Party 50% CNN 50% San Francisco Chronicle 50% Washington, D.C. ×260% Lisa Bloom 60% House 60% Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 70% Lonna Drewes 70% Congress ×280% Tony Gonzales ×280% Eric Swalwell ×490%

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sexual abuse allegations 100% congress 90% sexual misconduct 80% capitol hill 70% resignations 70% abuse of power 60% #metoo movement 60% tony gonzales 50% eric swalwell 50% accountability 40%