George Santos voted to expel the House of Representatives. Charged with unethical conduct

George Santos, Republican congressman Was voted out of being a member of the US House of Representatives after it was revealed that he had committed many ethical violations.

On Friday, December 1, 2023, members of the United States House of Representatives Passed the resolution with 311 votes in favor and 114 against to expel Republican New York state lawmaker Jorge Santos from the House after he was indicted on ethics violations. This makes him only the 6th MP in history to be voted out of parliament.

Mr. Santos survived a previous expulsion vote. But the opposition to him is increasing. After the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives published a 56-page report on his ethics violations This includes using campaign funds for your own benefit. and repeatedly lied to voters and donors.

After the report was published Mr. Santos also announced that he would not run in the next election. But refused to resign

Clerk of the United States House of Representatives will temporarily oversee the office of Mr. Santos and Democratic New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The time for a by-election will be determined. To find someone to replace Mr. Santos soon.

Incidentally, expulsion from the House of Representatives is considered the most severe punishment for members of the House of Representatives. This must be approved by two-thirds of council members in order to happen. by Mr. Santos as The first MP to be voted out of parliament in more than two decades and the first since the Cold War. who were expelled on charges other than crimes