Democrats File Resolution Calling for Expulsion of Rep. Santos

A group of Democratic members of Congress introduced a resolution to the House Ethics Committee calling for the expulsion of Rep. George Santos (D-N.Y.), accused of lying about his background and accomplishments. They also accused Republican leaders of covering for Santos to maintain their slim majority in the House of Representatives.
HR 114 calls for Santos to be expelled from Congress. In addition to Garcia, it lists Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.), Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-Ill.), Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.), and Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) as sponsors.
U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) delivers remarks after House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in the House Chamber at the Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 7, 2023. (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Santos has been accused of fabricating his family background, education, and work history. He has admitted to lying about attending college….}