The GOP-led House blocked a Democratic effort to expel Rep. George Santos, voting instead to refer the matter to the Ethics Committee, in a move that puts off any imminent action to remove the beleaguered congressman from office
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/gop-blocks-democrats-effort-to-expel-george-santos-from-congress-884fa1c4Updated May 17, 2023 5:46 pm ETRep. George Santos has pleaded not guilty to federal charges against him and has dubbed them a “witch hunt.”, voting instead to refer the matter to the Ethics Committee, in a move that puts off any imminent action to remove the beleaguered congressman from office.
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