The House Could Expel Four Lawmakers

Wall Street Journal: “Only three members of the House have been expelled since the Civil War. This week, there are calls to expel as many as four more.”

“House leaders are facing loud demands to hold votes to kick out Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Tony Gonzales (R-TX) after the chamber returns Tuesday from its two-week Easter recess. Lawmakers argue that the allegations of sexual-misconduct facing both men disqualify them from office and that forcing them to leave sends a strong message that such behavior has gone on too long and won’t be tolerated further on Capitol Hill.”

“Some members are also calling for the expulsion of two other embattled lawmakers, Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and Republican Rep. Cory Mills, both of Florida, who have been under scrutiny from House investigators for months.”