A Democratic congressman convicted of tax evasion, bribery, and 8 other criminal charges was the last House member expelled before George Santos

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George Santos and James Traficant
Left to Right: Rep. George Santos joins a small list of representatives who were expelled from Congress, including former Rep. James Traficant of Ohio.

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George Santos criticized gay marriage on his own wedding anniversary: 'It should have been a civil union'

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Rep. George Santos of New York leaves Congress shortly after being expelled from the House on Friday.
Rep. George Santos of New York leaves Congress shortly after being expelled from the House on Friday.

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Nancy Mace flip-flops on George Santos, decrying vote to expel him despite being among the first lawmakers to call for his resignation

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Republican Reps. George Santos and Nancy Mace.
Republican Reps. George Santos and Nancy Mace.

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George Santos may get to enjoy all sorts of exclusive, lawmakers-only perks — including the ability to walk onto the House floor — even though he's been expelled from Congress

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George Santos smiling next to Lauren Boebert on the House floor.
Reps. George Santos and Lauren Boebert on the House floor in October.

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These 112 House Republicans — and 2 Democrats — voted against expelling George Santos despite a damning House Ethics Committee report

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Reps. Matt Gaetz and Clay Higgins were among the Republicans who spoke out in defense of Santos ahead of his expulsion vote.
Reps. Matt Gaetz and Clay Higgins were among the Republicans who spoke out in defense of Santos ahead of his expulsion vote.

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George Santos just became the 6th lawmaker ever to be expelled from the House. Here's what happens to his staffers, and when a special election may take place.

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Rep. George Santos of New York outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.
Rep. George Santos of New York outside the Capitol on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023.

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'This is bullying': George Santos faces third vote to expel him from Congress

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Rep. George Santos says he's being bullied a day before the House of Representatives is expected to vote whether to expel him from Congress. 

Facing expulsion, George Santos said he's being bullied

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Rep. George Santos talks to reporters outside the U.S. Capitol on November 30, 2023, in Washington, DC.

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George Santos says he'll force a vote to expel Jamaal Bowman over fire alarm incident

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Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Republican Rep. George Santos, both from New York.
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Republican Rep. George Santos, both from New York.

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If Santos is expelled, it'll be more punishment than an 1850s lawmaker got for nearly beating a rival to death with a cane

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Rep. George Santos and an 1857 lithograph of Rep. Preston Brooks beating Sen. Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber.
Rep. George Santos and an 1857 lithograph of Rep. Preston Brooks beating Sen. Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber.

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