Thirty-one Home Democrats voted in opposition to expelling Rep. George Santos as a result of they’re anxious that with out Santos being convicted or discovered responsible of ethics violations, his expulsion would set a foul precedent.
Axios gave the explanation why so many Democrats voted no:
Some Democrats had been involved in regards to the precedent of voting to expel Santos earlier than both a conviction or an Ethics Committee report, a number of senior Home Democrats informed Axios.
One of many Democrats dismayed that dozens of their colleagues voted in opposition to the measure, known as it “unreal” and “actually bizarre.”
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) defined his vote no:
NEW: Jamie Raskin says of his vote in opposition to expelling George Santos: “I’m a Structure man.”
Says he’ll “actually vote to expel” Santos if he’s convicted, however “till then, it’s a really dangerous street to go down and we’ve got to stay by due course of and the rule of legislation” pic.twitter.com/U71OHIs8oB
— Andrew Solender (@AndrewSolender) November 2, 2023
Provided that this Home majority is MAGA and out for revenge in opposition to Democrats, the priority amongst Democrats in regards to the precedent that may be set in the event that they voted sure has some validity. The present Home majority is attempting to question President Biden with no proof, so their willingness to disregard guidelines and norms has been made very clear.
Expulsions require a two-thirds vote and have a excessive threshold as a result of they solely supposed for use in probably the most extreme instances. When the Home Ethics Committee delivers its ultimate report, there’ll probably be one other Santos expulsion vote. If the non-partisan Ethics Committee recommends expulsion, it’s anticipated that the Democratic no votes will flip to sure, and plenty of Republicans might be part of them.
Whether or not George Santos will get expelled or voted out of the Home by the voters in his district, his time in Congress will quickly finish.
Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work centered on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.
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