BREAKING-2 Top House Lawmakers To Be EXPELLED After Eric Swalwell Scandal
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives is confronting a series of ethics allegations and investigations that have led to the announced resignations of two members and raised the possibility of expulsion proceedings for others.
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) have both stated their intentions to resign amid allegations of sexual misconduct. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) described the resignations as the appropriate course of action under the circumstances, noting that the developments warranted their departures from Congress.
Attention has now shifted to additional members still serving. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) is facing a federal indictment as well as an ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation. According to reports, the committee has substantiated the majority of the allegations against her, including claims of misuse of funds. Speaker Johnson characterized the findings as “alarming” and indicated that he believes there is broad support within the House for her expulsion once the Ethics Committee process concludes.
“I believe it’ll be the consensus of this body that she should be expelled,” Johnson said.
A formal hearing is scheduled to determine appropriate sanctions. Expulsion from the House requires a two-thirds majority vote, one of the most severe measures available to Congress.
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) is also under review by the House Ethics Committee. The probe is examining allegations that include potential campaign finance violations and misuse of official resources. Speaker Johnson stated that he is monitoring the investigation but emphasized that the Ethics Committee should complete its work before any further action is considered.
The situation gained additional visibility after Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) publicly predicted that several members could face removal in the near term. Reps. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) have also been vocal in calling for accountability, particularly in the case of Cherfilus-McCormick. Luna has warned that an expulsion vote could be brought directly to the House floor if the member does not resign voluntarily.
Democratic leaders have responded with calls for caution. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) noted that the Ethics Committee process remains ongoing and declined to comment in detail on individual cases, stressing the importance of allowing internal procedures to run their course.
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The developments reflect a period of heightened scrutiny in Congress, with ethics probes affecting members from both parties. While some lawmakers have urged swift action, others have stressed the need to follow established investigative protocols. Expulsion remains relatively rare and typically requires significant bipartisan consensus.
As the Ethics Committee continues its work and additional details emerge, the coming weeks are expected to determine whether further resignations or formal expulsion votes will occur. The cases highlight ongoing debates about congressional accountability, ethics enforcement, and the standards applied to elected officials.
