The privileged vote to expel George Santos just happened and it didn’t go well for Santos. He was expelled by an overwhelming majority of both Republicans and Democrats.
Here’s the vote via Jake Sherman:
HOUSE HAS EXPELLED SANTOS
311-114-2
105 R YES VOTES
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) December 1, 2023
SANTOS expulsion vote passes 311 to 114.
Dem Reps. Al Green and Jonathan Jackson voted present.
It will take effect immediately.
— Mica Soellner (@MicaSoellnerDC) December 1, 2023
House is deadly silent. Then a smattering of applause.
“That’s it?” one Democrat asked.
After months of drama, the Santos soap opera is over for the House. His office will be taken over by the Clerk’s office
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) December 1, 2023
Republicans will now have 221 members and Democrats 213.
House will be back to 434 members – 221 Rs & 213 Ds
— John Bresnahan (@bresreports) December 1, 2023