Speaker Mike Johnson said Granger “broke barriers for women in public service.”
Republican Tony Gonzales' resignation was read on the House floor right before Democrat Eric Swalwell's on Tuesday. Both politicians have faced criticisms following sexual misconduct allegations.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said Monday he will retire from Congress amid bipartisan calls to expel him.
"Every member in Congress knows not to let any young staffer around Swalwell or Matt Gaetz, it's not a secret there," said former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who spoke on ABC's "This Week."
Congress returns from its two-week recess early this week -- thrusting lawmakers back into the debate surrounding the Iran war as the President Trump's strategy faces continued scrutiny.