Democrat introduces resolution to EXPEL George Santos from Congress trends now Democrat introduces resolution to EXPEL George Santos from Congress: Bid would need to 70 REPUBLICANS to kick the indicted Long Island liar out of office The motion requires a two-thirds majority vote in the House - meaning around 70 Republicans would have to get on board If the House were to expel Santos it would lead to a special election in New York's third district, where President Biden won by eight points in 2020 By Morgan Phillips, U.S. Political Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 19:44 BST, 16 May 2023 | Updated: 19:52 BST, 16 May 2023 Viewcomments House Democrats are introducing a resolution to expel disgraced GOP Rep. George Santos after he was indicted on a string of offenses including money laundering, wire fraud and making false statements during his campaign. The motion, introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., requires a two-thirds majority vote in the House - meaning around 70 Republicans would have to get on board. The motion is privileged and Republicans have two days to schedule a vote. If the House were to expel Santos it would lead to a special election in New York's third district, where President Biden won by eight points in 2020. Republicans would also be down one vote at least until the seat is filled - a vote they can't afford to lose with their slim five-seat majority. House Democrats are introducing a resolution to to expel disgraced GOP Rep. George Santos after he was indicted on a string of offenses including money laundering, wire fraud and making false statements during his campaign The motion, introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., requires a two-thirds majority vote in the House - meaning around 70 Republicans would have to get on board He appeared in court last Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to the 13 charges and was freed on $500,000 bail in a pivotal moment in his career, just four months after he was sworn in. Santos signaled he won't resign, will still run for reelection and asked why President Biden's family wasn't being investigated by the Department of Justice. Prosecutors have accused him of using donor funds to buy designer clothes and pay off personal debts and for applying for COVID unemployment benefits while running for Congress and making $125,000 a year. They have also accused him of lying on financial disclosure forms he filed to the House when he became a candidate by overstating his income from one job and failing to disclose income from another. He also allegedly lied about his earnings from his company, Devolder Organization. He will appear in court again on June 30 and was also made to surrender his passport. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has signaled he will not back Santos' reelection bid but stopped short of calling for him to resign. He noted that Sen. Bob Menendez remained in office after being indicted on bribery charges. Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility