The House of Representatives voted to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY), ending a term in office marred by revelations that he’d fabricated his biography, a blistering House ethics investigation and a 23-count federal indictment charging him with crimes like wire fraud and money laundering.
It’s only the sixth time in history that a House member has been expelled.
The vote came despite the top House Republican leadership opposing the motion.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will now have to call a special election to fill the vacancy.
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