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House reads communications: two members announce resignations
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Summary
The Speaker laid before the House two communications announcing planned resignations: Tony Gonzalez and Eric Swalwell submitted letters indicating they will leave their seats on 04/14/2026 (times specified in the communications).
The chair laid before the House communications that included resignation letters. A letter from Representative Tony Gonzalez to the Texas governor indicated he will resign his seat effective April 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern (transmitted by the Speaker's office). A separate letter from Representative Eric Swalwell said he planned to resign his seat effective 2:00 p.m. Eastern on April 14, 2026 and explained his intent to step down while noting ongoing efforts to respond to allegations he described in the letter.
The chair announced that, in light of a resignation reported on the floor, the whole number of the House had been recalculated for quorum and voting purposes. The communications were entered into the record and members acknowledged the submissions. The transcript shows clerical transmission and the chair’s procedural steps following receipt of the communications.
