House Democratic leadership has not yet supported the expulsion of Representative Eric Swalwell, despite mounting pressure following a series of misconduct allegations involving multiple women.

The leadership team has called for Swalwell to withdraw from the California gubernatorial race, a decision reached Sunday night. However, they have not yet taken a clear stance on forcing him out of the House of Representatives.

Internal sources indicate “clear hesitation,” citing concerns that expelling a member before the formal ethics investigation process is complete could set a sensitive precedent, even as the severity of the allegations causes widespread outrage.

At least four women have come forward with allegations, including a former staffer who alleged non-consensual behavior while intoxicated in New York in 2024. The case is currently being investigated by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Rep. Swalwell has denied all allegations, calling them “entirely false,” and stated he would rebut the information presented, though he admitted to having past “lapses in personal judgment."

House Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, and Pete Aguilar, have called for a swift investigation while acknowledging the importance of the women coming forward.

The House Ethics Committee has officially opened an investigation into the allegations.

In the 237-year history of the U.S. House of Representatives, only six members have been expelled, the most recent being George Santos in 2023.

The House currently faces pressure to handle several cases simultaneously, including Representatives Tony Gonzales, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, and Cory Mills.

Some voices in Congress are calling to “clean up the House,” while aides predict Swalwell may resign as he faces further legal pressure in the coming weeks.

The developments indicate that House leadership is under significant strain as they attempt to balance legal due process with political pressure.

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