Congress Expels Rep. George Santos
- Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress after a vote resulting in 311 – 114, including 105 Republicans, in favour of expulsion. This follows a controversial time in his office that includes multiple felony charges.
- Santos had previously escaped two votes of expulsion, but was not successful on the third attempt. A recent House Ethics Committee report claiming evidence of Santos’ alleged federal law violations, including using campaign funds for OnlyFans and Botox, contributed to his expulsion.
- Throughout his term, Santos was surrounded by controversy and accusations of lying his way to Congress. He often sparred with the media and anti-Israel protestors and made more enemies than friends.
Expulsion of Rep. George Santos from Congress
Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress after a House vote, following a controversial tenure marked by several felony charges.
A First Since the Civil War
Santos is a unique case, as he’s the first Congress member not convicted of a felony to be expelled since the Civil War. In U.S. history, only six members have been expelled.
Vote Results and Santos’ Defiance
The expulsion vote for Santos stood at 311 – 114, including 105 Republicans voting to expel. Despite this, Santos refused to resign before the vote.
Past Felony Charges
Santos was arrested in May on multiple felony charges, including wire fraud, theft of public funds, and making false statements to the House of Representatives.
Third Vote’s the Charm?
Santos survived two previous expulsion votes, but the third attempt sealed his fate.
Expulsion Trigger
The final straw was a recent House Ethics Committee report alleging Santos violated federal law. The report claimed Santos used campaign funds for personal expenses like OnlyFans and Botox.
Controversial Tenure
In his time in office, Santos faced accusations of lying his way to Congress, frequently sparred with the media, and most recently, engaged in a shouting match with anti-Israel protestors.
Goodbye, George, your controversial time in Congress won’t be easily forgotten. 👋🏽
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