Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, who are both mired in rapidly devolving scandals, separately said they'd leave Congress within an hour of each other on April 13. Swalwell, a California Democrat, was accused in recent days of sexual assault and misconduct by multiple women.

The departures of a Democrat and Republican would not alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell says he'll resign from Congress following accusations of sexual misconduct. The announcement came one day after Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor. He denies the allegations of sexual assault,

Reps. ​Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, will both resign from Congress in lieu of facing expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations.

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned his congressional seat under intense pressure from lawmakers of both parties after several women accused him of sexual misconduct.

Fallout for California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell continues after multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. Since the allegations surfaced, Swalwell has announced his withdrawal from California’s gubernatorial race and his resignation from Congress.

Rep. Eric Swalwell announced his resignation from Congress after facing sexual misconduct allegations and mounting pressure from Senate Democrats.

Gonzales has previously announced that he would not run for reelection. He has publicly acknowledged having an affair with a member of his staff who killed herself and faced a Hou