BREAKING: House Votes To Expel Rep. George Santos

CNN reports:

According to a former House parliamentarian, an expulsion is administratively handled the same way as a vacancy, including death or resignation. The Clerk assumes control of the office and makes decisions on behalf of that office. They will decide how Santos’ office is cleared out, among other steps. His district office remains intact for constituent needs. The chamber’s clerk will inform the governor of New York that there is now a vacancy in the third district of New York. It is then up to Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to schedule a special election to replace him.

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George Santos expelled by US House in 311-114 vote (2/3rd majority needed)

Republicans 105-112
Democrats 206-2 (2 voted "present")

Santos 6th House member ever expelled (3rd since Civil War).

Special election in competitive #ny03 pic.twitter.com/wIHxOx3ApX

— Greg Giroux (@greggiroux) December 1, 2023

INSIDE the chamber:

Rep. D'Esposito had his head bowed as the news was read

Rep. Max Miller clapping as he walks off the House floor

— Olivia Beavers (@Olivia_Beavers) December 1, 2023

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is required by state law to proclaim a special election within 10 days of Santos' seat becoming vacant, with the election being held between 70 and 80 days later. At least 16 candidates have already filed to run for Santos' seat.

— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) December 1, 2023

George Santos is out.

The scandal-plagued Republican has finally been expelled. It's the first time since the Civil War the House ousted someone without a criminal conviction. pic.twitter.com/lUfOmT5h9X

— POLITICO (@politico) December 1, 2023

Here it is, the moment George Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives pic.twitter.com/7SfapWcaSr

— Jacob Rubashkin (@JacobRubashkin) December 1, 2023