Expelling House Members: Santos Is No Traficant
The actions taken within this body are delicate, and consistency is essential. Now is not the time to set a dangerous precedent.
Consider this: The last time a Member of Congress was expelled was in 2002, following a criminal conviction. In fact, both expulsions in the last two centuries took place after the defendants had been convicted.
That was Rep. George Santos (R-NY) November 1, 2023… The House was debating whether to expel him from Congress.
They voted overwhelmingly not to.
You probably know many details of the George Santos story.
But his mention of a member of Congress expelled in…
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