hold on there's just too much going on in Congress lmao...
Expel Rep. Eric Swalwell from the House.
Mrs. Luna (Sponsor), currently awaiting committee review.
In committee, no House vote yet.
This resolution proposes to remove Representative Eric Swalwell from his position in the House of Representatives due to allegations of misconduct, including a sexual relationship with a congressional staffer. It was introduced by Mrs. Luna and has been referred to the House Committee on Ethics for review, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Ethics. For it to advance, the committee must review it and decide whether to send it to the full House for a vote. If it passes the House, it does not go to the Senate or the President, as expulsions are solely decided by the chamber in question.
If this resolution passes, Representative Eric Swalwell would immediately lose his seat in the House of Representatives. This would mean the people he represents would be without their elected voice in Congress until a special election is held to fill the vacancy. Such an action could also set a significant precedent for how the House addresses future allegations of misconduct against its members, potentially raising the standards for behavior or the consequences for violating them.
Supporters Say
Supporters argue that Rep. Swalwell's alleged misconduct brings discredit to the House and requires his expulsion.
Critics Say
The resolution itself does not present opposing viewpoints, but critics of expulsion generally emphasize due process and a high bar for such actions.
The resolution argues that Representative Swalwell engaged in a sexual relationship with a former staffer, including an alleged instance while the staffer was intoxicated, and that this behavior reflects poorly on the House. It cites the House's Code of Official Conduct, which requires members to 'behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.' While the resolution focuses solely on the reasons for expulsion, those who might oppose such a measure often point to the need for thorough, impartial investigations and argue that expulsion should be reserved for the most extreme violations, often after a full ethics review and findings.