Posted on 11/29/2023 3:56:42 PM PST by Enterprise
Nearly 90 House Republicans say they plan or are likely to support voting to expel George Santos from Congress. That means it’s a near-certainty the indicted lawmaker will be out this week.
A POLITICO internal whip count has found that more than 75 House Republicans say they plan to vote for Santos’ expulsion, while a dozen say they are likely to support his removal. If all Democrats vote to boot him, as expected, then lawmakers will reach the two-thirds vote threshold required to remove the New York Republican from the House.
The vote would set a new precedent. The House has only expelled five members in history, three due to supporting the Confederacy during the Civil War. The other two were both convicted before their colleagues voted to boot them from Congress.
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Too bad. I liked how obviously corrupt he was.
You can bet that the Dems would never treat their own this way (e.g. Menendez), especially when the majority is so tight.
I’m not sure what benefits Republicans think they’re going to get out of this. I am also very uncomfortable with them removing somebody from elected office without a conviction or having their day in court
But no to an impeachment inquiry…
Hooray! With a razor thin majority, the GOP finds a way to hand the democrats a seat!
Idiots.
When have democrats ever expelled anyone?
Oh… they’ll expel santos but not ilhan?!
Damn, the GOP works hard at punishing fellow GOP members.
How many of these Republicans didn’t vote to fine Adam Schiff?
Wrong, the Democrats have the votes.
dumba$$es..
The rats never eject their own. why should republicans?
Why not just vote to send the motion to a committee for further study like they did with the impeachment of DHS Sec. Mayorkas? Why lose a seat now?
Eff the RepukeLickings.
*that wasn’t a republican.
I am sure they booted someone from the republican party.
The Stupid Party strikes again .
I maintain the Miss Rep is a Dem plant
as well as are the other 89 reps .
The idiots are voting themselves out of the majority .
The new Gop leader just showed he is a weak Moron .
Only with republican help.
the stupid party. no other way to call the GOP.
I can’t think of anything more delightful than watching Republicans destroy themselves. I know nothing about Santos, but if he’s unfit to be a member of the Republican Party, he must have some redeeming values. Good luck Mr Santos. You’ll be happier working in Lowes.
With all the “other” representatives needed to go, by is George the first??
Pelosi - Destroying the President Address
Schiff - Lying under Testimony
Eric - Girlfriend is a Spy
FBI - Take your pick
DOJ - Take your pick
33 Intel Agencies - lying with false testimony will dossier
Alred Neuman- Transportation Secretary and AWOL Nanny
Mr Heinz - Acting for the government in foreign countries not approved
Obama Lovers- Hatch Act
Hunter - Not registered Foreign Agent or you pick
The Democrats would be smart to keep him exactly where he is.
They are sure to pickup his seat.
Very smart move on the rats part. Dumber than dumb on the republicans part.
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