George Santos Expelled from House of Representatives
House Votes to Remove Congressman Amid Ethics Violations
Bipartisan Effort Sees Six-Vote Expulsion
The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly on Friday to expel New York GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress. The move marks only the sixth time in history that a lawmaker has been expelled from the House.
The expulsion came after a damning ethics report and dozens of criminal charges against Santos. The ethics report detailed a pattern of lying and deceit by Santos, including fabricating his resume, his education, and his work history.
The charges against Santos include wire fraud, campaign finance violations, and obstruction of justice. Santos has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied any wrongdoing.
Despite his denials, dozens of Santos's Republican colleagues joined Democrats in voting to expel him from Congress. The bipartisan vote reflects the widespread disgust among members of Congress with Santos's conduct.
Santos's expulsion is a significant event in American history. It is a reminder that even in the highest echelons of government, there is a limit to what is acceptable behavior.
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