The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York over his campaign lies and criminal charges.The scandal-plagued freshman lawmaker has pleaded not guilty to a raft of federal fraud and theft charges.
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) looks on as the House of Representatives holds a vote on a new Speaker of the House at the US Capitol on October 18, 2023 in Washington, DC.The House is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution to expel Republican Rep. George Santos of New York over his campaign lies and criminal charges, a move that could further imperil the GOP’s slim majority in the chamber.
Kicking him out will require a vote from two-thirds of the House, meaning many Republicans will have to vote to expel one of their own members. Some of them are leading the charge for his ouster, casting the decision in moral terms. But it’s not clear if they can drum up enough support from their GOP colleagues, including those leading the closely divided House. headtopics.com
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Santos is currently running for reelection in 2024. He has rebuffed calls for his resignation on multiple occasions, including on theSantos faces 23 felony counts of crimes including wire fraud, credit card fraud, aggravated identity theft and falsifying records.The House on Wednesday evening is also expected to vote on resolutions to censure two other House members. headtopics.com