The departures of a Democrat and Republican would not alter the balance of power in the House, where the GOP holds a razor-thin majority.

California Democrat Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Tony Gonzales officially resigned their congressional seats Tuesday in the wake of allegations of sexual misconduct.

The California Democrat and the Texas Republican had both faced potential expulsion votes after they were accused of sexual misconduct with staff members.

Reps. ​Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, will both resign from Congress in lieu of facing expulsion following sexual misconduct allegations.

The California and Texas lawmakers said they planned to leave Congress in the wake of sexual-misconduct allegations that sparked calls for them to quit or face expulsion votes.

The Texas Republican faces an expulsion vote stemming from his affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress after bipartisan calls to expel him. Gonzales had already said he would not seek reelection after admitting to an affair with a staff member who had later died by suicide.