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11:06 AM ET: House expels George Santos

Dec 1, 2023
The podcast discusses the expulsion of GOP Rep. George Santos from the House over ethics violations, making him the first member to be expelled without a felony conviction since the Civil War.
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  • George Santos, a New York Republican Representative, has been expelled from Congress, marking only the sixth time in history that a lawmaker has been kicked out.
  • The expulsion of George Santos without a previous felony conviction sets a precedent, highlighting the chamber's commitment to maintaining high standards and ethical conduct among its members.

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Expulsion of George Santos

George Santos, a New York Republican Representative, has been expelled from Congress in a historic vote. With a significant majority of 311 to 114, the decision was made to remove Santos from the chamber. This marks only the sixth time in history that a lawmaker has been kicked out of Congress. Notably, Santos is the first member to be expelled since the Civil War without a prior felony conviction.

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