House lawmakers passed a resolution to expel Santos in a vote of 311-114. More than 100 Republicans voted alongside most Democrats to expel Santos. Two Democrats voted present and two others voted against expelling Santos.
Last month, the House Ethics Committee concluded a probe into allegations of criminal misconduct by Santos, which found substantial evidence of wrongdoing. The panel determined that Santos’ conduct discredited the House of Representatives and warrants public condemnation.
Santos also faces criminal charges related to his alleged misconduct. Some House Republicans expressed concerns that expelling Santos could set a poor precedent, since members are not typically expelled until after conviction in court.