House Ethics Chairman Michael Guest introduced a resolution Friday to expel Rep. George Santos a day after a report from the panel outlined new evidence that the New York Republican violated federal law in areas that weren’t covered by an existing federal indictment.
Guest, R-Miss., said the evidence detailed in his committee’s report is “more than sufficient to warrant punishment,” adding that the “most appropriate” action is to expel Santos. He told CQ Roll Call Thursday that he would coordinate with House leaders on floor timing for the resolution, but said he expects that to be after the Thanksgiving holiday.
It’s unclear whether the chamber will get the two-thirds majority needed to purge Santos. The House voted 179-213 on Nov. 1 to reject a measure to kick Santos out of Congress, with 182 Republicans and 31 Democrats voting against the effort.
