The House expelled Rep. George Santos from the chamber Friday, ending a short and notorious congressional career spent under a cloud of lies, ethics and criminal allegations, and the glare of media attention.
The 311-114 vote doled out the gravest punishment that lawmakers can impose on their own colleagues, the first of its kind in more than 20 years. There were 105 Republicans and 206 Democrats who voted to boot the freshman New York Republican from his office representing part of Long Island.
Santos during the vote had his overcoat over his shoulders in the chamber, shaking hands with members. He scurried out of the chamber before the final vote came down. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced the expulsion and the reduction in the whole number of the House.
