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LaHood is only Illinois Republican voting in favor of expelling George Santos from Congress

WCBU | By Tim Shelley
Published December 1, 2023 at 11:11 AM CST
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington. The House has voted to expel Santos following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues. Expulsion requires support from two-third of the House. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves the Capitol after being expelled from the House of Representatives, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington. The House has voted to expel Santos following a critical ethics report on his conduct that included converting campaign donations for his own use, making him just the sixth member in the chamber’s history to be ousted by his colleagues. Expulsion requires support from two-third of the House. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

16th District congressman Darin LaHood was the only Illinois Republican voting to expel embattled New York representative George Santos from Congress.

The rare resolution to remove Santos from his seat passed 311 to 114 Friday morning, with more than 100 Republicans joining Democrats. Santos is just the sixth congressman ever removed, according to NPR.

Santos faces federal criminal charges related to campaign spending. A House Ethics Committee report also condemned the New York Republican's behavior.

Illinois Republican representatives Mary Miller and Mike Bost voted against Santos' expulsion.
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