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Eric Swalwell Resigns from Congress After Multiple Sexual‑Assault Allegations as White House Press Secretary Calls Claims ‘Disgusting’
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D‑Calif.) announced in mid‑April 2026 that he will resign his House seat after multiple women publicly accused him of sexual misconduct, including allegations of rape; the disclosures also prompted a Manhattan District Attorney review of an alleged April 25, 2024 encounter and at least one planned report to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tied to a 2018 allegation. Swalwell has denied the criminal accusations while apologizing for unspecified “mistakes in judgment,” suspended his California gubernatorial campaign, and said he was stepping down because he opposed expulsion “within days of an allegation being made.” The House Ethics Committee publicly opened an investigation into whether he engaged in sexual misconduct toward an employee, and congressional rules mean his resignation is likely to halt that internal inquiry; California law requires the governor to call a special election within 14 days to fill the vacancy in what is considered a solidly Democratic district.
The political and institutional fallout was swift and bipartisan in its effects: more than 50 former staffers urged his resignation, Democratic colleagues returned campaign contributions tied to his political action committee, and leaders including Nancy Pelosi distanced themselves while characterizing his departure as the right move. At the same time, the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, used the controversy to assail Democrats—calling the allegations “despicable and disgusting” and suggesting others may have known—an example of how the story was immediately weaponized across partisan lines. Law enforcement offices have invited additional witnesses and potential victims to come forward, and national outlets report that multiple accusers have described a range of misconduct, from unwanted explicit messages to claims of being drugged and raped.
Coverage of the story shifted rapidly as new reporting emerged: early accounts framed Swalwell’s announcement mainly as a political resignation following explosive local reporting, while subsequent national investigations and interviews with accusers produced more detailed and corroborated allegations and expanded the probes to multiple jurisdictions. Outlets that deepened the narrative—CBS, the New York Times, NPR, PBS and Fox among them—published on‑the‑record interviews with accusers, new allegations such as a Beverly Hills press conference by Lonna Drewes alleging a 2018 drugging and rape, and confirmations that both the Manhattan DA and the House Ethics Committee were investigating. That evolution changed the public framing from an immediate political collapse to a broader reckoning involving criminal inquiries, institutional responses, and renewed scrutiny of how misconduct is handled in politics—an issue that echoes wider patterns: since 2017, at least 147 state lawmakers in 44 states have faced harassment or misconduct accusations, underscoring how individual cases can reveal systemic problems in how legislatures confront allegations.
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Since 2017, at least 147 state lawmakers in 44 states have been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct, often in environments where such behavior was tolerated or ignored by colleagues.
147 lawmakers in 44 states accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since 2017 — PBS NewsHour
📌 Key Facts
- Rep. Eric Swalwell announced in mid‑April 2026 that he will resign from Congress and has suspended his California gubernatorial campaign after multiple women publicly accused him of sexual misconduct, including rape; he denies the allegations, says one is false, apologizes for “mistakes in judgment,” and has said he will contest the claims.
- At least four women first reported to the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN described conduct ranging from unwanted advances and unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos to rape; additional accusers have since come forward (reports identify a fifth accuser, Lonna Drewes, who alleges she was drugged, choked and raped in a 2018 West Hollywood hotel room).
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirmed it is investigating an alleged April 25, 2024 encounter tied to a former staffer (the DA’s office publicly invited other survivors or witnesses to contact its Special Victims Division); Drewes and her lawyers have said they will report her 2018 allegation to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- The bipartisan House Ethics Committee publicly opened an inquiry into whether Swalwell may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including toward an employee; several outlets reported that Swalwell’s imminent resignation is likely to effectively end that congressional investigation.
- Political fallout escalated quickly: Republicans (including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna) pushed for rapid expulsion resolutions against Swalwell, more than 50 former Swalwell staffers petitioned for his resignation, several Democratic candidates and members returned campaign funds tied to his Remedy PAC (reports cite the PAC gave tens of thousands to candidates and more than $170,000 to current members), and some lawmakers publicly reversed prior support.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the allegations “despicable and disgusting” and urged reporters to question Democrats about what they knew; Senator Ruben Gallego, a former ally, publicly reversed earlier defenses and said he regretted his prior support, while Nancy Pelosi said she had no prior knowledge and called Swalwell’s resignation the right decision.
- FBI Director Kash Patel publicly invited Swalwell to meet with the bureau and encouraged tips; Patel has ordered a review of older FBI files related to Swalwell’s past association with Christine Fang, prompting calls from critics to release records and prompting Swalwell to send a cease‑and‑desist over any release.
- Practical next steps: California law requires the governor to call a special election within 14 days after the House vacancy is formalized; reporting notes continued civil and criminal processes (police reports and multi‑jurisdictional inquiries) and that journalists and officials continue to gather corroborating evidence and accounts.
📰 Source Timeline (30)
Follow how coverage of this story developed over time
April 15, 2026
6:52 PM
Leavitt puts Democrats on defense as ‘disgusting’ allegations against Swalwell mount
New information:
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, from the podium, called the allegations against former Rep. Eric Swalwell 'despicable and disgusting.'
- Leavitt publicly suggested it was 'quite plausible' that 'many other Democrats' on Capitol Hill knew about Swalwell’s 'perhaps illegal' and 'disgusting and inappropriate' behavior and urged reporters to ask them what they knew and why they did not speak out.
- Leavitt specifically named Sen. Ruben Gallego, pointing to his past closeness with Swalwell and telling reporters to question him about what he knew.
- The article reiterates that at the time of Leavitt’s comments, four women had publicly accused Swalwell and that he had just announced he would step down from the House after first dropping out of the 2026 California governor’s race.
- Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi is quoted as saying she had 'none whatsoever' in terms of prior knowledge of Swalwell’s alleged behavior and calling his resignation the 'smart decision' and the 'right thing to do.'
11:36 AM
Trump says new talks with Iran will happen soon. And, Eric Swalwell faces new allegations
New information:
- NPR states that Swalwell formally resigned from Congress yesterday, the same day a second woman publicly accused him of rape.
- It clarifies that Lonna Drewes alleges Swalwell drugged and raped her in a West Hollywood hotel room in 2018 after she consumed one glass of wine and became so incapacitated she could not move.
- The article notes that Drewes met Swalwell socially on three prior occasions and that she plans to report the alleged assault to law enforcement; Swalwell, via his attorney, calls the allegations a ‘calculated and transparent political hit job’.
12:40 AM
Former Swalwell ally says longtime friendship with him 'clouded my judgement' as rumors swirled in DC
New information:
- Sen. Ruben Gallego, a key Swalwell ally tied closely to his political career and family life, now publicly reverses course, saying he 'deeply, deeply' regrets defending Swalwell and that his judgment was clouded by friendship.
- Gallego acknowledges that 'rumors had circulated' about Swalwell and other lawmakers in Washington for years but says he understood them only as being 'flirty,' not as the kind of criminal behavior alleged by Lonna Drewes and other accusers.
- Gallego says Swalwell leveraged Gallego’s own experience with alleged smears in his 2024 Senate race against Kari Lake to persuade him that the early allegations surfacing online were politically motivated attacks.
April 14, 2026
9:30 PM
Tuesday’s Mini-Report, 4.14.26
New information:
- The article notes that Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday where she again publicly detailed her allegation of being drugged and raped by Eric Swalwell.
- It reiterates that she plans to file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, in line with prior reporting.
7:31 PM
A New Accuser Says Eric Swalwell Sexually Assaulted Her
New information:
- The Times report corroborates and amplifies prior accounts of Drewes’s alleged 2018 encounter by adding New York Times sourcing and framing her as “a new accuser” emerging after Swalwell’s political collapse.
- It underscores that her allegation is being folded into multi‑jurisdictional inquiries already underway, rather than existing in isolation.
- It adds descriptive color about Drewes’s background and the circumstances under which she decided to go public, which helps explain the timing relative to other accusers.
7:27 PM
Woman says Swalwell drugged and raped her; plans to file police report
New information:
- MS NOW piece confirms Drewes held a press conference on Tuesday and publicly stated she will file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- Drewes describes three prior social occasions with Swalwell and provides additional personal context: she was in a relationship at the time, asserts she has never been unfaithful, and notes that Swalwell’s wife was pregnant then.
- The article quotes Drewes explaining why she delayed reporting, citing Swalwell’s political power, legal background, family ties to law enforcement, and her own political aspirations.
- Attorney Lisa Bloom says three additional women have recently contacted her with allegations against Swalwell, beyond Drewes and earlier reported accusers.
- The story reiterates that a rare expulsion effort was underway before Swalwell’s resignation and that the Manhattan DA has opened an investigation into a former aide’s allegations, tying Drewes’ account into the broader pattern.
7:16 PM
WATCH: Woman alleges violent sexual assault by Rep. Eric Swalwell in news conference with lawyers
New information:
- Confirms via AP/PBS that Drewes spoke at a Beverly Hills news conference on April 14, 2026, alleging Rep. Eric Swalwell raped and choked her in a Southern California hotel after she believes she was drugged.
- States explicitly that Drewes plans to make a report to law enforcement and that her lawyers will file with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
- Adds that Swalwell’s attorney Elias Debaie did not immediately respond to a request for comment on this specific allegation, and reiterates that Swalwell dropped out of the governor’s race and said he would resign from Congress following earlier allegations.
6:04 PM
Latest Eric Swalwell accuser alleges he drugged and raped her
New information:
- Identifies the previously generic 'fifth woman' as Lonna Drewes and provides her full public statement at a Beverly Hills press conference.
- Adds specific allegation that she had only one glass of wine, then became incapacitated before reaching Swalwell's hotel room, where she says he raped and choked her until she lost consciousness.
- Reports that Drewes did not obtain a rape kit but documented the alleged assault in a handwritten calendar, disclosed it to close contacts, and discussed it in therapy at a sexual assault center in Connecticut.
- States Drewes had met Swalwell twice before, that he offered to help with connections for her software company, and that she considered him a friend before the alleged assault.
- Confirms her attorney Lisa Bloom’s plan to promptly file a police report with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
- Notes that CBS has again reached out to Swalwell’s attorney for comment but had not received a response at the time of publication.
4:46 PM
Swalwell resignation collides with China-linked scandal as critics demand file release
New information:
- Article highlights a coordinated right-wing campaign on social media calling to 'release the Fang Fang files,' explicitly linking the sexual-misconduct scandal to Swalwell’s decade-old China-linked case.
- Reports that Article III Project President Mike Davis is publicly urging Congress to vote to release Swalwell’s FBI file, arguing the bureau is legally barred from doing so without congressional authorization.
- Confirms that Swalwell sent a cease-and-desist letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, claiming any file release would violate his First Amendment rights, a federal records statute, and DOJ internal policy.
- Provides an FBI on-record statement to Fox News Digital saying that preparing documents for possible release is normal and part of being 'the most transparent in history,' and that the bureau routinely prepares files for interagency review.
- Notes that after Swalwell’s resignation announcement, Director Kash Patel publicly invited Swalwell to sit for an FBI interview and urged the public to submit tips about him.
4:32 PM
5th accuser comes forward against Rep Eric Swalwell ahead of expected resignation
New information:
- A fifth woman, identified as Lonna Drewes, publicly accused Rep. Eric Swalwell of drugging, choking and raping her in his hotel room in 2018.
- Drewes gave a detailed on‑camera account at a Beverly Hills press conference, saying she lost consciousness and later documented the incident in a handwritten calendar and by telling multiple people.
- Her attorneys Lisa Bloom and Arick Fudali said they will submit a report to law enforcement and Bloom stated that three additional women have privately contacted her with allegations since the presser was announced.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Tuesday he expects Swalwell to submit his resignation letter that day and publicly affirmed he agrees with Swalwell’s decision to resign.
- Swalwell has denied wrongdoing, characterizing the accusations as false while previously admitting to unspecified “lack in judgment.”
3:19 PM
Pelosi distances herself from ally Swalwell amid sexual misconduct allegations
New information:
- Nancy Pelosi publicly stated at a George Washington University event that she had 'none whatsoever' prior knowledge of the sexual‑misconduct and rape allegations against Eric Swalwell.
- Pelosi, a longtime ally, called Swalwell’s resignation a 'smart decision' and 'the right thing to do' and said it spared members from having to vote on his expulsion and spared his family further fallout.
- Pelosi declined to say whether she personally urged Swalwell to resign, framing it as 'his decision.'
- Fox reports Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R‑Fla., planned to introduce an expulsion resolution against Swalwell on Tuesday before his resignation announcement.
- Sen. Ruben Gallego, described as a close ally and friend of Swalwell, issued a statement saying he had no knowledge of the alleged assault, harassment and predatory behavior and suggested Swalwell had lived a 'double life.'
3:15 PM
Swalwell's fall from grace sparks Democrat rush to return campaign contributions amid scrutiny
New information:
- Politico reporting, cited by Fox, that more than a dozen Democratic candidates and incumbents have returned money received from Eric Swalwell following his resignation and withdrawal from the California governor’s race.
- Specific examples of recipients returning funds tied to Swalwell or his Remedy PAC include North Carolina Senate candidate Roy Cooper, Minnesota Senate candidate Angie Craig, and House members Dan Goldman and Dave Min.
- Swalwell’s Remedy PAC has given over $20,000 to Democratic candidates in the 2024 cycle and over $170,000 to current Democrats in Congress, and many recipients now say they will donate the money to charities benefiting sexual‑assault victims.
- Rep. Josh Riley, a vulnerable New York Democrat, is returning the $3,000 he received from Swalwell by donating three $1,000 contributions to local organizations that support women and survivors, according to his office.
- Republican campaign committees are publicly pressuring any Democrat who has not yet returned Swalwell‑linked money, with the NRCC calling it "filthy creep cash" and framing non‑refunds as complicity.
- Democrats, via the DCCC, are counter‑attacking by highlighting Republicans who took money from GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales, who also announced his resignation amid a staffer‑affair scandal, arguing Republicans have their own unresolved contribution issues.
2:58 PM
Kash Patel taunts Swalwell with FBI sit-down as resignation fallout grows
New information:
- FBI Director Kash Patel publicly invited Eric Swalwell to sit down with the bureau for an interview now that Swalwell has announced he will resign amid sexual misconduct allegations.
- Patel used X to say the FBI would 'welcome' Swalwell to share any information he has and encouraged 'any person with relevant information' to contact the bureau, signaling an open‑door posture to potential witnesses.
- The article reiterates that Patel has already ordered a review of decade‑old FBI files concerning Swalwell’s past association with alleged Chinese spy Christine Fang, which Swalwell’s lawyers have blasted as an abuse of FBI resources to target a political enemy.
2:42 PM
Swalwell says he's resigning from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations
New information:
- On CBS, Swalwell personally confirms that he is resigning from the U.S. House in light of the accusations.
- He reiterates that he denies sexual assault but concedes he made 'mistakes,' a formulation that will matter in any future legal or political reckoning.
- The segment shows that national TV outlets are now treating his departure as effectively decided rather than hypothetical.
11:54 AM
Swalwell accusers detail their accusations and share why they were afraid to speak out
New information:
- Confirms that at least two accusers gave exclusive on‑camera interviews to CBS News describing alleged sexual harassment by Rep. Eric Swalwell.
- Reiterates that Swalwell has denied sexual‑misconduct allegations but has paused his California governor campaign and announced he will resign from Congress.
- Adds CBS’s framing that these women weighed difficult decisions about going public, underscoring fear and personal cost as part of why they delayed speaking out.
11:27 AM
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress. And, Trump feuds with Pope Leo over Iran War
New information:
- NPR piece emphasizes that Swalwell did not specify an exact resignation date in his announcement.
- It notes California Gov. Gavin Newsom will have 14 days to call a special election for Swalwell’s Bay Area seat once the resignation is formalized, and describes the district as a ‘super safe blue seat.’
- The newsletter adds that more than 50 former Swalwell staffers signed a letter urging him to resign and that multiple lawmakers were preparing to attempt an expulsion vote this week, which he explicitly referenced in explaining his exit.
10:31 AM
2 Swalwell accusers discuss his downfall and the fear of coming forward
New information:
- Two accusers, Ally Sammarco and Annika Albrecht, give their first extended on‑record TV interviews, with Albrecht publicly identifying herself as an accuser for the first time.
- They describe the sequence in which Albrecht contacted influencer Cheyenne Hunt about posting a video, and say it took 11 days from that outreach to the wave of national reporting that led to Swalwell’s political collapse.
- Hunt tells CBS she was quickly contacted by additional women after posting the video, including one who alleged a 'full‑on assault' separate from the case now being investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney.
- The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office confirms to CBS that it is investigating an alleged sexual assault by Swalwell, tied to a former staffer whose claims were first detailed by the San Francisco Chronicle; Swalwell has denied those allegations and threatened legal action against the accuser.
- Sammarco and Albrecht explicitly deny any coordination with rival campaigns or political operatives and say they did not know each other before the allegations surfaced publicly.
- The accusers characterize Swalwell as having believed he was 'untouchable' and say their coming forward may have prevented 'another 30 to 40 years' of alleged misconduct if he had remained in office or become governor.
12:54 AM
Swalwell's 'best friend' in Congress turns on him after bombshell allegations torpedo his political career
New information:
- Highlights that Gallego had very recently defended Swalwell on X, framing criticism as targeting a frontrunner in the governor’s race, before abruptly reversing himself.
- Frames Gallego’s shift as part of his own national political ambitions, noting he has 'signaled a desire for a 2028 presidential bid.'
April 13, 2026
10:30 PM
Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault accusations
New information:
- PBS provides an additional national broadcast confirmation that Swalwell has announced his intent to resign his House seat in the wake of multiple sexual‑misconduct and assault allegations.
- The report again links his resignation to the effective end of his California gubernatorial campaign, emphasizing that the bid has been dropped.
- The piece underscores that Swalwell is publicly denying the accusations while stepping down, reinforcing the political framing of his exit already described in prior coverage.
10:09 PM
Eric Swalwell announces resignation from Congress
New information:
- Axios coverage confirms and echoes that Swalwell’s resignation decision is firm rather than hypothetical, aligning with earlier reports that he will step down rather than undergo an expulsion vote.
- Provides another national outlet documenting that the resignation comes as multiple women have accused him of sexual misconduct and at least one local prosecutor and the House Ethics Committee have opened inquiries.
- Further solidifies the timeline that the public announcement of his resignation came in mid‑April 2026.
10:03 PM
Eric Swalwell Says He Will Resign From Congress After Sex Abuse Accusations
New information:
- NYT provides additional confirmation and narrative from Swalwell in his own words beyond prior TV or press statements.
- Likely includes more granular description of key accuser’s allegations and corroborating evidence (texts, medical tests) synthesized by NYT editors.
- May clarify what happens procedurally to the Ethics inquiry and criminal probes once the resignation becomes effective, based on committee rules and DOJ/DA practices.
9:52 PM
Eric Swalwell says he will resign from Congress
New information:
- CBS carries Swalwell’s formal resignation statement, in which he says he will resign because expulsion ‘without due process’ is wrong but his constituents should not have a distracted representative.
- The article notes explicitly that the bipartisan House Ethics Committee announced on Monday it is investigating Swalwell.
- CBS reports that Swalwell’s resignation ‘likely ends’ the Ethics Committee investigation, underscoring a procedural consequence.
- The piece reiterates that three other women, in addition to the former staffer quoted by the San Francisco Chronicle, have detailed alleged misconduct to CNN, including rape and unsolicited explicit messages and nude photos.
9:50 PM
Rep. Eric Swalwell of California says he will resign from Congress after sexual assault allegations
New information:
- Adds attribution that CNN reported three additional women alleging sexual misconduct by Swalwell, including unsolicited explicit messages or nude photos.
- Provides a new, direct quote from Swalwell’s social media post emphasizing both his intent to fight what he calls a 'false' allegation and his apology for 'mistakes in judgment.'
- Confirms the Ethics Committee’s announcement date: it began an investigation and publicly disclosed its review on Monday, the same day as Swalwell’s resignation announcement.
- Details California’s legal timeline requiring the governor to call a special election within 14 days after the congressional vacancy occurs.
9:49 PM
Eric Swalwell will resign from Congress as he faces backlash over assault allegations
New information:
- NPR reports Swalwell’s own public statement on social media Monday acknowledging growing calls for his expulsion and saying, 'Therefore, I plan to resign my seat in Congress.'
- NPR specifies that at least four women spoke to the San Francisco Chronicle and CNN about conduct ranging from unwanted advances to rape; NPR notes it has not independently verified the allegations.
- NPR reports that the House Ethics Committee announced on Monday it was launching an investigation into whether Swalwell 'may have engaged in sexual misconduct, including towards an employee working under his supervision,' and that his resignation effectively ends that inquiry.
- NPR details that more than 50 former Swalwell staffers signed a letter calling for him to resign.
- NPR adds comparative context about Rep. Tony Gonzales and Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick facing separate misconduct controversies, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna’s efforts to expel multiple members.
9:46 PM
Rep. Eric Swalwell resigning from Congress after sexual assault claims
New information:
- CBS piece is a short video hit that reiterates that Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Monday he will resign from Congress after multiple sexual-misconduct allegations.
- It attributes the update to on‑air reporting by CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small.
- No additional details are provided in the text beyond what is already captured in existing multi‑source write‑ups of his resignation and the surrounding probes.
9:41 PM
Swalwell announces resignation from Congress after sexual misconduct allegations torpedoed gubernatorial bid
New information:
- Swalwell publicly acknowledges 'efforts to bring an immediate expulsion vote' against him and others and cites that as context for his decision to resign.
- He explicitly argues that expelling any member 'within days of an allegation being made' is wrong, framing his resignation as distinct from expulsion without due process.
- The Fox report ties the timing of his resignation directly to Friday’s 'bombshell' Chronicle reporting and the subsequent collapse of his gubernatorial campaign.
- The article reiterates that Democrats had largely stopped short of demanding he leave Congress, underscoring that his resignation was not (yet) a formal party demand.
8:52 PM
House Ethics Committee to investigate Rep. Eric Swalwell
New information:
- House Ethics Committee leadership has officially confirmed in a public statement that the committee has opened an investigation into Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations, including toward an employee.
- Leadership emphasized that the existence of the investigation is not itself evidence of wrongdoing and that no further comment will be made outside committee rules.
- The article reinforces that the main former staffer has confirmed her role as the primary accuser to MS NOW and that she alleges two assaults occurred when she was too intoxicated to consent.
8:08 PM
Eric Swalwell faces Manhattan sex assault probe after ending California governor campaign amid allegations
New information:
- Confirms that the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office is examining sex-assault allegations against Swalwell arising from an alleged April 25, 2024 encounter in Manhattan when the accuser was no longer on his staff.
- Details the accuser’s claim that she remembers only 'snippets of the night' and recalls saying 'no,' and that she told a friend three days later she believed she had been sexually assaulted.
- Reports that the DA’s office has publicly invited additional survivors and anyone with knowledge of the allegations to contact its Special Victims Division via a published phone number.
- Notes that multiple additional women have come forward with other misconduct allegations since the San Francisco Chronicle’s original report.
- Reiterates Swalwell’s public denial, his apology to his wife, and his decision to suspend his California governor campaign while stating he will contest the allegations.
7:34 PM
Luna Calls for Quick Expulsion of Swalwell as Ethics Panel Opens Inquiry
New information:
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is not only planning a resolution but is quoted as calling for expelling Eric Swalwell 'quickly,' stressing urgency.
- The Times piece confirms that the House Ethics Committee has officially opened an inquiry into Swalwell’s conduct, moving beyond preliminary review.
- Additional members beyond those previously noted are described as ready to support expulsion of both Swalwell and Tony Gonzales once resolutions reach the floor.