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The House's Ethics Reckoning: Swalwell Scandal Sparks Expulsion Fever

Allegations swirl around Rep. Eric Swalwell, potentially pushing the House toward a series of expulsion votes not seen in years. The chamber's patience appears to be wearing thin.

Supply Chain Beat Apr 12, 2026 5 min read
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⚡ Key Takeaways

  • The Eric Swalwell scandal is potentially driving a surge of expulsion votes for multiple House members. 𝕏
  • Lawmakers are expressing widespread frustration with ethics scandals and a lack of accountability. 𝕏
  • Censure is being considered as a less severe alternative to expulsion, offering a middle ground. 𝕏
  • The high threshold for expulsion (two-thirds majority) makes success uncertain, despite growing calls for action. 𝕏
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Originally reported by Axios Supply Chain

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