House Speaker Mike Johnson endorsed a proposal by GOP Conference Chair Lisa McClain that would restrict lawmakers from having romantic relationships with congressional staffers following a bombshell Post report on Sen. Ruben Gallego's affairs. McClain (R-Mich.) had called for a “bright-line rule” barring sexual and romantic relationships after The Post revealed last week that Gallego (D-Ariz.), a close friend of disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), had dalliances with two House staffers for Texas Democratic lawmakers.
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