Representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from Texas, announced his retirement from Congress on Monday. The decision comes after he acknowledged an extramarital affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Gonzales was facing a growing threat of expulsion from his colleagues, with bipartisan calls for his removal. He admitted to the affair last month, prompting the push for an expulsion vote.
The congressman stated it had been a privilege to serve the people of Texas. He will officially file his retirement on Tuesday.