Democrats tried to force a vote to expel Mr. Santos, a Republican of New York who was indicted last week. But Republicans pushed the matter to the House Ethics Committee.
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House Democrats Move to Force a Vote on Expelling Santos From Congress
It would take a two-thirds supermajority to remove the New York Republican, but a vote would put members of his party on the record either endorsing or abandoning him after his indictment.
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Why Undocumented Immigrants Struggle to Receive Organ Transplants
A few other states have expanded health insurance benefits to include organ transplants for the undocumented. Some lawmakers hope New York will be next.
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George Santos Settles Stolen-Check Case in Brazil
The first-term congressman of New York accepted responsibility for his actions and agreed to pay a settlement in exchange for the charges to be dropped.
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Supreme Court Throws Out Fraud Convictions in Albany Scandals
In a pair of unanimous rulings, the court sided with Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York, and Louis Ciminelli, a contractor in Buffalo.