WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker moved Tuesday to force a vote this week on expelling Rep. George Santos from the House, calling it a necessary step if Republicans fail to take action in light of the recent ethics report that found Santos blatantly stole from his campaign and deceived donors.
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., brought back to the floor legislation he first introduced in February to force the expulsion vote.
“Whatever it takes to get that vote this week, is what we're doing,” Garcia said.
Expelling Santos, a Republican from New York, would require support from at least two-thirds of House members voting.
Santos has rejected any suggestion he step down before an expulsion vote.
Persons:
George Santos, Santos, Robert Garcia, Garcia, ” Garcia, ” Santos, Kevin McCarthy, Zoe Lofgren, “, ” Lofgren, Santos “, Rep, Michael Guest, Guest, Mike Johnson
Organizations:
WASHINGTON, —, Democratic, Republican, New York Republicans
Locations:
New York, Florida