Embattled Rep Tony Gonzales announces plans to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations
The scandal-plagued lawmaker admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, abruptly announced his decision to resign from Congress Monday evening amid calls for him to step aside after admitting to sexual misconduct with a staffer earlier this year.
The embattled lawmaker was facing an anticipated expulsion vote that could have occurred as early as this week.
"There is a season for everything and God has a plan for us all. When Congress returns tomorrow, I will file my retirement from office," Gonzales wrote on social media. "It has been my privilege to serve the great people of Texas."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It is currently unclear when Gonzales will formally resign. A spokesperson for Gonzales did not immediately respond to request for comment.
His announcement came just an hour after Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., said he planned to resign after facing allegations of sexual misconduct and rape.
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