REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Oct 26 (Reuters) - A New York state Republican on Thursday made a privileged motion in the U.S. House of Representatives to expel indicted fellow Republican George Santos from Congress, a move that forces the chamber to hold a vote on the question.
"George Santos is not fit to serve his constituents as a United States representative," said Representative Anthony D'Esposito, who stood on the House floor flanked by fellow New York Republicans Nick LaLota, Marc Molinaro and Mike Lawler.
With a narrow 221-212 majority, the House's Republican leadership has not taken action against Santos.
D'Esposito and his fellow New York Republicans announced plans to seek Santos' expulsion on Oct 11.
Democrats have repeatedly called for Santos to be expelled, and over a dozen Republicans have done the same.
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George Santos, Elizabeth Frantz, Republican George Santos, Anthony D'Esposito, New York Republicans Nick LaLota, Marc Molinaro, Mike Lawler, Santos, I'm, Mike Johnson, D'Esposito, Kevin McCarthy, LaLota, David Morgan, Stephen Coates
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Washington , U.S, York, U.S, United States, New York City