H.Res.773 — Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.
House Roll Call
H.Res.773
| Bill | H.Res.773 — Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Agreeing to the Resolution |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Failed |
| Totals | Yea 179 / Nay 213 / Present 19 / Not Voting 22 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 24 | 182 | 4 | 11 |
| D | 155 | 31 | 15 | 11 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Agreeing to the Resolution
Bill Analysis
HRES 773, introduced in the 118th Congress, is a resolution aimed at expelling Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives. The resolution is a response to allegations of misconduct and misrepresentation by Santos, which have raised significant ethical concerns regarding his conduct in office.
The resolution outlines the grounds for expulsion, citing violations of the House’s code of conduct and the need to uphold the integrity of the legislative body. Expulsion is a significant action that requires a two-thirds majority vote in the House. HRES 773 serves as a formal mechanism to initiate this process, reflecting the House’s authority to maintain ethical standards among its members.
The resolution does not allocate specific funding but operates within the existing framework of House rules and procedures. It impacts the legislative authority of the House of Representatives and its members, particularly focusing on the accountability mechanisms in place for elected officials.
If passed, the expulsion would directly affect Representative Santos, removing him from office and thereby impacting his constituents in New York’s 3rd congressional district, who would lose their elected representative. The resolution emphasizes the importance of ethical conduct in public office and aims to reinforce the principle that members of Congress must adhere to high standards of integrity.
The latest action on HRES 773 involved a motion to reconsider, which was laid on the table and agreed to without objection, indicating a procedural step in the legislative process. The timeline for further actions on this resolution will depend on subsequent votes and discussions within the House, as well as any potential responses from Santos and his supporters. The resolution exemplifies the House’s commitment to addressing ethical breaches and maintaining public trust in elected officials.
Yea (179)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
R
Raúl Grijalva
B
Brian Higgins
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
B
Barbara Lee
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
M
Marcus Molinaro
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
A
Abigail Spanberger
E
Eric Swalwell
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (213)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kevin McCarthy
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
G
George Santos
M
Michelle Steel
R
Rashida Tlaib
M
Michael Waltz
B
Brad Wenstrup
Present (19)
Not Voting (22)
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
G
Grace Napolitano
D
Dean Phillips
P
Pete Sessions
J
Jennifer Wexton