George Santos’ removal from the House fails.
OAN’s Abril Elfi
6:02 PM – Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The House rejected a Republican-led motion to remove GOP Representative George Santos.
On Wednesday, an effort to expel Santos (R-N.Y.) from the House was filed, but the chamber rejected it in a 179-213-19 vote.
This marks the second time that lawmakers have pushed for the removal of Santos.
The House voted in May to refer a Democrat-led expulsion resolution to the Ethics Committee, an action that was widely considered as unnecessary given that the body had been investigating the lawmaker for months.
The initiative was spearheaded by a group of Santos’ fellow New York Republicans, and it comes as he faces 23 federal accusations and a trial date in September 2024.
It also comes a day after the House Ethics Committee indicated that the “next course of action” in the months-long inquiry would be revealed by November 17th.
In contrast to May, House leadership did not move to refer the expulsion resolution to the committee, which, if approved by a majority vote, would have spared the chamber from having to weigh in on the legislation directly.
New York Republicans indicated last week that they would have rejected any attempt to postpone a vote on the expulsion measure, which would have effectively killed a motion to refer or table.
The reason for forcing the vote, according to the group, was a guilty plea from Santos’s former campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks, who pleaded guilty to collaborating with the then-candidate to falsify his campaign finance reports.
Soon after Marks struck a plea deal, federal prosecutors charged Santos on 10 new felony counts, accusing him of falsifying his campaign finance records and charging contributors’ credit cards without authorization.
The supplemental indictment increased Santos’ total number of charges to 23.
In May, he was charged with 13 charges of deceiving donors, collecting fake unemployment benefits, and lying on House financial statements.
Santos has pleaded not guilty to all allegations and has remained stubborn in the face of mounting legal difficulties, stating last week that he has no plans to quit.
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Who initiated the bid to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress and what prompted their action?
Title: House Rejects Motion to Remove Rep. George Santos Amidst Federal Charges
Introduction:
On November 1, 2023, the United States House of Representatives voted against a motion to remove Republican Representative George Santos from office. This decision came at a time when Santos faces 23 federal accusations and a trial scheduled for September 2024. It marks the second unsuccessful attempt to expel Santos from Congress, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding his tenure.
Chamber Votes to Reject Motion:
In a 179-213-19 vote, the House dismissed the effort to expel Representative Santos from his position as a member of Congress. The motion, which was filed on Wednesday, was ultimately deemed unsuccessful, with a significant majority voting against it. This outcome provides Santos with an opportunity to continue serving as a Representative despite the mounting legal troubles he faces.
Background and Previous Attempt:
This recent bid for expulsion follows a previous attempt in May, during which the House referred a Democrat-led resolution regarding Santos to the Ethics Committee. At the time, the move was considered unnecessary as the Ethics Committee had already been investigating the lawmaker for several months. Nevertheless, House members voted in favor of the referral.
Initiated by New York Republicans:
The initiative to remove Santos from Congress was spearheaded by a group of his fellow New York Republicans. It comes as no surprise considering Santos’ involvement in 23 federal accusations and mounting legal difficulties. This action also coincided with the House Ethics Committee’s announcement that the next course of action in the inquiry into Santos would be revealed by November 17th.
Different Approach from House Leadership:
In contrast to the May attempt, the House leadership did not refer the expulsion resolution to the Ethics Committee. Had this been approved by a majority vote, the House could have avoided directly engaging with the legislation, providing them with a means to circumvent the expulsion process. It is important to note that New York Republicans explicitly expressed their opposition to postponing the vote, as it would effectively kill the motion.
The Allegations Against Santos:
The urgency behind the motion stems from a guilty plea made by Santos’ former campaign treasurer, Nancy Marks. Marks admitted to collaborating with Santos in falsifying his campaign finance reports. Soon after the plea deal, federal prosecutors charged Santos with ten new felony counts, including allegations of falsifying campaign finance records and unauthorized charging of contributors’ credit cards. With the supplemental indictment, Santos now faces a total of 23 charges.
Santos’ Response:
Throughout the legal proceedings, Santos has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all allegations. Despite the mounting legal difficulties, Santos has expressed firm determination to continue his role as a Representative, refusing to resign.
Conclusion:
The House of Representatives’ rejection of the motion to remove Representative George Santos showcases the tension surrounding his position amidst a multitude of federal accusations. With the trial scheduled for September 2024, the coming months will determine the trajectory of Santos’ political career. As the ongoing controversy unfolds, the nation will closely watch the developments in this high-profile case.
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