Congress faced an unprecedented moment when four House members faced potential expulsion for serious misconduct—two resigned within hours, raising questions about whether accountability only happens when politically convenient for both parties. Congress moved rapidly to expel George Santos in 2023, demonstrating the House can accelerate ethics investigations and votes when sufficiently pressured, contradicting the notion that such processes must always move slowly. Eric Swallwell and Tony Gonzalez resigned after facing sexual misconduct allegations, preventing Congress from having to vote on their expulsion and allowing them to control their own departure rather than face institutional punishment.