Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PMSummary of Bill HRES 878
Bill 118 H.Res. 878 is a resolution introduced in the United States House of Representatives that calls for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from his position in the House. The resolution cites various reasons for this expulsion, including allegations of misconduct, unethical behavior, and violations of the rules and standards expected of a member of Congress.The resolution outlines specific instances where Representative Santos has allegedly failed to uphold the integrity and dignity of his office, including engaging in behavior that is detrimental to the reputation of the House of Representatives. It also highlights instances where Representative Santos has been accused of abusing his power and authority for personal gain.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of maintaining the trust and respect of the American people in their elected officials and argues that the actions of Representative Santos have undermined this trust. It calls for his expulsion as a necessary step to uphold the integrity of the House of Representatives and ensure that its members are held to the highest ethical standards. If passed, this resolution would result in Representative George Santos being removed from his position in the House of Representatives. It is currently being debated and considered by the House, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to hold Representative Santos accountable for his actions, while opponents raise concerns about the potential implications of expelling a sitting member of Congress.
Congressional Summary of HRES 878
This resolution expels Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 878
Bill HRES 878 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 17, 2023. Bill HRES 878 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 17, 2023. Bill HRES 878's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 1, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 878
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0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Government ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 878
Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.Comments
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