In a significant upheaval in Congress, Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales have officially resigned amid serious allegations of sexual misconduct. Their abrupt departures have triggered discussions about potential special elections for their seats in California and Texas. Swalwell and Gonzales announced their decisions to step down to avoid expected expulsion votes, adding to the mounting ethics crisis in the legislative body. Gonzales, in particular, has faced bipartisan calls for expulsion after admitting to inappropriate conduct, including sending explicit text messages to staff members. The resignations highlight ongoing accountability issues within Congress and bring further scrutiny to other embattled lawmakers.