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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Gustaf Kilander

Bribes, treason and hay bales: The chaotic history of expulsions from Congress

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Scandal-plagued New York Rep George Santos has now joined an exclusive group of people he never wanted to be part of: lawmakers who have been expelled from Congress.

On 1 December, Mr Santos became only the sixth lawmaker to lose an expulsion vote and be ousted from the House in American history – and only the third since 1861.

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