George Santos Escapes Expulsion In 179-213-19 Vote

The Huffington Post reports:

Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.), the serial fabulist who is facing federal charges of stealing the identities of some of his political donors and using their credit cards, will get to remain in Congress for at least a little bit longer. Under the U.S. Constitution, a two-thirds majority is required to expel a member, but the resolution to oust Santos did not even garner a majority, failing 179 to 213 with 19 members voting “present.”

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179-213-19: House voted against expelling New York Republican Representative George Santos from Congress. pic.twitter.com/OwKalqSF3g

— Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) November 1, 2023

The resolution to expel Rep. George Santos FAILED 179-213, with 19 members voting present. It would have required two-thirds support to be adopted.

31 Dems voted against expelling Santos, along with 182 Republicans.

And 24 Republicans joined w/ 155 Dems to vote to expel.

— Kyle Stewart (@KyleAlexStewart) November 1, 2023

Interesting vote breakdown for Santos expulsion resolution pic.twitter.com/euF4GcleNV

— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) November 1, 2023