Momentum is building in the U.S. House of Representatives for expulsion votes against Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) are following allegations of sexual misconduct with staffers.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) announced plans to file a motion to expel Swalwell next week, citing reports of sexual assault and other misconduct. A former staffer accused Swalwell of assaulting her twice in 2019 when she was too intoxicated to consent, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. CNN reported additional claims from three other women, including unsolicited photos or videos of his genitals and a non-consensual public kiss. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office opened an investigation into the claims, as at least one incident allegedly occurred in New York.

Swalwell denied the allegations in a video posted to social media on Friday. "These allegations of sexual assault are flatly false. They are absolutely false. They did not happen, they never happened, and I will fight them with everything that I have," he said. His attorney sent a cease-and-desist letter to one accuser. Swalwell's congressional and campaign staff issued a statement expressing horror at the claims and standing with the women. He apologized to his wife for unspecified mistakes.

Democrats plan to counter with a motion to expel Gonzales. He admitted to an extramarital affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, calling it a "lapse in judgment." The House Ethics Committee is investigating him for sexual misconduct, including claims from another former staffer about explicit text messages. Gonzales dropped his reelection bid earlier this year.

Support for the expulsions spans party lines. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) said on NBC's "Meet the Press" he would vote to remove both, stating they "need to go home." Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.) agreed, saying it is "not a partisan issue" and that staffers must be protected. Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) also backed votes against both.

Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority vote. House Democratic leaders, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, urged Swalwell to end his California gubernatorial campaign, where he had been a leading contender. Top advisers have abandoned him, and endorsements are withdrawing. The push could extend to other members facing ethics probes, such as Reps. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) and Cory Mills (R-Fla.).

As of Sunday afternoon, no votes were formally scheduled, but the House is set to reconvene soon. Lawmakers emphasized accountability for alleged abuses of power.