These Republicans Want to Expel George Santos From the House

"George Santos is not fit to serve his constituents as a United States representative."

A group of House Republicans on Thu. moved to force a floor vote on a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from office.

Rep. Anthony D'Esposito introduced the resolution, which was co-sponsored with three other New York House Republicans. (WP)

GOP Reps. Marc Molinaro, Nick LaLota, and Mike Lawler co-sponsored the resolution; all four represent Biden districts. (WP)

D'Esposito introduced the resolution as a "privileged motion," meaning the chamber has two days to consider it.

What does this mean? It means that the House will convene early next week to vote on expelling Santos. (CBS News)

What would it take to expel Santos? Under the Constitution, expulsion measures need a two-thirds vote to pass. (AP)

Could it pass? It's unlikely: Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News on Thu. that he would vote against the measure.

Santos is currently facing 23 felony charges, including identity theft, wire fraud, and money laundering. (AP)

Santos was arraigned in court on Fri. on 10 felony counts; he pled not guilty to all charges. (ABC7)

Santos defended himself against the resolution and charges on X Fri.: "I’m entitled to due process...God bless!"

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