U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said he will resign his seat in Congress after admitting that he had an affair with an aide who died by suicide.

The allegations concerning both congressmen concerned interactions with former staffers.

The Texas representative initially denied allegations of an affair with a former staffer before admitting to it and dropping his reelection bid.

The Republican's announcement came right after Rep. Eric Swalwell said he would resign from Congress over sex assault allegations.

Il deputato repubblicano Tony Gonzales "presenterà le dimissioni" dal Congresso quando la Camera tornerà a riunirsi oggi, con un annuncio maturato un'ora dopo quello dello stesso…

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said he will resign his seat in Congress after admitting that he had an affair with an aide who died by suicide.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him.

Departures came after lawmakers from both parties threatened to introduce resolutions expelling the two men

Congressmen Tony Gonzales joined Eric Swalwell in resigning from Congress on Tuesday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct.