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Texas Republican Gonzales Resigns From Congress
Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, has resigned from Congress. He first said he would not run for reelection.
He later filed to leave his seat. Gonzales admitted to an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
He was also accused of forcing a staff member into a sexual relationship. Some colleagues in Congress had threatened to remove him.
Klear Note — Congress members can be removed through a formal process called expulsion. This requires a two-thirds vote from their chamber. Resignation ends the process before a vote happens.
Key Terms 2
- reelection bid
- running for the same job again in the next election
- expulsion
- being officially removed from a job or group by others