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 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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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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