Santos Survives Vote to Expel Him From Congress Over Lies, Fraud Charges

Rep. George Santos survived a vote to expel him from Congress, with 179 in favor of expulsion and 213 against. The resolution needed a two-thirds majority to pass.

The bipartisan resolution cited Santos' lies about his background and pending federal fraud charges as reasons he is "unfit to serve."

Santos gave a defiant speech ahead of the vote, saying expulsion would set a "dangerous precedent." Other Republicans wanted to wait for an ethics report.

The resolution was led by Santos' fellow New York Republicans, who said voters were "duped" and he should be held accountable.

Expulsions are rare - only 5 members have been expelled in history, most for Confederate ties. The last was in 2002 for bribery and fraud.