Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales to step down as he faces expulsion vote
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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales will step down from Congress as he faces an expulsion vote over an affair with a staffer.
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Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales will step down from his position as he faces an expulsion vote. The Texas Republican's decision comes amidst proceedings related to an affair with a staffer who subsequently died by suicide. This move prevents a vote from occurring in the House of Representatives regarding his removal from office. His resignation creates a vacancy in his congressional district.
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