WASHINGTON DC (Aftenposten): Party colleagues from New York did not succeed in throwing George Santos out of the US Congress.
Congressman George Santos (35) speaks to the press after he was not expelled on Wednesday evening. Photo: Julia Nikhinson, Reuters/NTB
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Published: 02.11.2023 08:27
The short version
George Santos retained his seat in the United States Congress despite the expulsion vote. 213 voted against and 179 to expel him.
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George Santos is still a member of the House of Representatives. On the night of Thursday Norwegian time, the colleagues voted on whether the bluff maker should be removed. 179 voted to expel him. 213 voted against.
Thus, a bunch of his Republican party colleagues did not succeed in getting him wrecked. That does not mean, however, that he is safe until the next election. In just over two weeks, an ethics committee will come up with its report.
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