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House Democrat introduces resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress

The measure is expected to fail but will force lawmakers to go on the record about the scandal-plagued New York Republican.
Rep. George Santos departs the U.S. Capitol after a vote on May 11, 2023.
Updated May 16, 2023 at 6:09 PM ET

A House Democrat announced plans today to force a floor vote on a resolution to expel scandal-plagued Rep. George Santos from Congress, less than a week after the first-term Republican congressman pleaded not guilty to fraud charges.

The one-sentence introduced by California Rep. Robert Garcia is a symbolic one; the measure is expected to fail but will force House

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