In a significant turn of events in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Tony Gonzales is slated for an expulsion vote later this week. This action comes in the wake of his admission to an affair with a staffer and the suicide of Regina Santos-Aviles, the involved staff member. The decision to push for his expulsion persists despite the resignation of Rep. Eric Swalwell, who faced separate allegations of sexual assault, which he has denied.

While some lawmakers had hoped both Gonzales and Swalwell would depart simultaneously, Swalwell's resignation has not deterred efforts against the Texas Republican. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), originally gearing up to lead expulsion efforts against Swalwell, confirmed her stance on Gonzales in a recent interview, stating, "He should resign. But he probably won’t."

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) is preparing to introduce an expulsion resolution against Gonzales by Tuesday. This information comes from a source who wished to remain anonymous while discussing her plans.

The controversy surrounding Gonzales intensified following a damning independent congressional investigation that found "substantial reason to believe" the congressman violated House rules through his relationship with Santos-Aviles. Speaker Mike Johnson had initially called for the ethics investigations to conclude before taking any drastic steps. However, Gonzales' admission and subsequent announcement that he will not seek reelection have escalated calls for immediate action.

An ongoing official Ethics Committee investigation looms over Gonzales, adding pressure on the embattled representative as he faces increasing isolation within his party and across the aisle. As the political drama unfolds, the House appears set on a path that could lead to Gonzales' expulsion, marking a significant moment of accountability in Congress.