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.

Vote fails to expel embattled Republican George Santos from U.S. House of Representatives
Republican George Santos walking back to his office after a House floor debate on a resolution to expel him from the U.S. Congress.

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.