10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 2
Anna Paulina Luna, Nancy Mace and Lauren Boebert pushed action after Gonzales admitted in March to an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide.
The New York Times says the trio threatened expulsion after first seeking censure, overcoming support for Gonzales from Donald Trump and top House Republican leaders.
Their campaign casts a small group of hard-right Republican women as challengers to what they describe as a Capitol Hill culture of sexual harassment, misconduct and political protection.
How might the resignation of Tony Gonzales and others impact the pace and effectiveness of ongoing investigations into congressional misconduct?
Could the Congressional Pension Integrity Act and other proposed reforms close loopholes and prevent members accused of misconduct from retaining taxpayer-funded benefits?
Will new ethics reforms and reporting mechanisms finally create a safer environment for congressional staff, or will loopholes continue to undermine accountability?