"I am deeply sorry to my family, staff, and constituents for mistakes in judgment I've made in my past. I will fight the serious, false allegation made against me, however, I must take responsibility and ownership for the mistakes I did make."
"I am aware of efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote against me and other members. Expelling anyone in Congress without due process, within days of an allegation being made, is wrong. But it's also wrong for my constituents to have me distracted from my duties."
"It has been my privilege to serve the residents of Texas's 23rd district."
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned from Congress due to sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell's resignation was effective at 2 p.m. ET, while Gonzales' will take effect at 11:59 p.m. ET. Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor and expressed regret for past mistakes. He denied the allegations but acknowledged the need to take responsibility. Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. The House's new party breakdown is 217 Republicans and 213 Democrats, with vacancies typically filled by special elections.
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