BBC News
November 2, 2023
The US House of Representatives has rejected a move to expel New York congressman George Santos, who was last month indicted on fraud charges.
The vote was 179-213, far short of the two-thirds majority needed to oust a House member.
Twenty-four of Mr Santos’ fellow Republicans voted to expel him, but more than 30 Democrats voted against removing Mr Santos.
The first-term lawmaker, 35, denies 23 corruption charges and refuses to quit.
Only five lawmakers have been expelled in US history, including three during the nation’s civil war.