Vote fails to expel embattled Republican George Santos from U.S. House of Representatives
Republican lawmaker George Santos easily survived a vote on Wednesday to expel him from the U.S. House of Representatives, as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House ethics committee investigation proceed.
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![Rep. George Santos (R-NY) walks back to his office after debate on the House floor on a resolution to expel him from Congress, at the U.S. Capitol November 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. On Wednesday evening, Congress is scheduled vote on an expulsion resolution against Rep. Santos and censure resolutions against Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). Republican George Santos walking back to his office after a House floor debate on a resolution to expel him from the U.S. Congress.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7015831.1698880677!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/george-santos-walking-within-hall-of-u-s-capitol-building.jpg)
Republican lawmaker George Santos easily survived a vote on Wednesday to expel him from the U.S. House of Representatives, as most Republicans and 31 Democrats opted to withhold punishment while both his criminal trial and a House ethics committee investigation proceed.