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Will the expulsion of George Santos cool the vitriol in Congress?

This past year, the House of Representatives has been one of boiling tensions, from floor fights over the office of House Speaker, to threatened government shutdowns – and now, the booting of New York Republican George Santos, only the third Congressman since the Civil War to be expelled from Congress. But will his expulsion cool tempers among those that remain? CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane takes the temperature of the People's House.

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02:19

Retirement wave builds in Washington

By the dozens, congressional members are announcing their exits at the end of this term. There is growing concern that Congress, which flirted twice this year with a federal government shutdown, is about to lose more of its dealmakers. Scott MacFarlane explains.

Dec 2, 2023
02:35

George Santos ousted from Congress

George Santos has been expelled from Congress after a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee last month accused him of using campaign funds for personal use, along with other allegations. He's just the sixth Congressman to be expelled ever, and is the first to be expelled without being convicted of a crime or being a member of the Confederacy. Taurean Small has more.

Dec 2, 2023
03:32

House Of Representatives Votes On Explusion Of Rep. George Santos

George Santos has been expelled from Congress. What happens next?

The House has voted to expel Santos. That triggers a special election to replace him in New York's 3rd Congressional District.

Dec 1, 2023

What Rep. Santos' removal means for House GOP

The House voted to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos on Friday. It's only the sixth time in history a member has been expelled. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more on the political fallout.

Dec 1, 2023
03:21

In bipartisan vote, House expels Santos

The House voted by an overwhelming 311-114 margin Friday to expel embattled Republican Rep. George Santos of New York. Santos became just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled. The move followed a scathing report from the House Ethics Committee that determined Santos, who is facing federal charges, had misused campaign funds. Scott MacFarlane has the latest.

Dec 1, 2023
03:14

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Who will fill Santos' open House seat?

The locks on George Santos' former office on Capitol Hill were changed just hours after he was expelled from Congress in a historic vote. So who takes his seat? CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

Dec 1, 2023
04:42

Rep. George Santos walks from his office to the Capitol on Dec. 1, 2023.

Who voted to expel George Santos? Here's how each House member voted

The vote count on the expulsion resolution for George Santos was 311 to 114, with 105 Republicans joining 206 Democrats in voting to oust him.

Dec 1, 2023

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Santos left immediately after expulsion vote

George Santos' time as a congressman has come to an end in historic fashion, with the House voting to expel the New York Republican on Friday. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on what's only the sixth expulsion from Congress in U.S. history.

Dec 1, 2023
04:59

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George Santos expulsion vote details

George Santos is now a former congressman after the House voted Friday to expel the New York Republican. Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Dec 1, 2023
11:56

George Santos expelled from Congress

Embattled Republican Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress Friday after a historic House vote, ending a tenure defined by scandal. Adriana Diaz anchored CBS News' Special Report.

Dec 1, 2023
07:34

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Inside Rep. George Santos' life and past

As Rep. George Santos faces an expulsion vote in the House, a new book is taking a look at the embattled congressman's history. Mark Chiusano, author of "The Fabulist," joined CBS News to discuss Santos' life.

Dec 1, 2023
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House vote today on expelling George Santos

Lawmakers believe they have the necessary two-thirds majority to oust embattled Rep. George Santos, a Republican from New York, ahead of an expulsion vote Friday in the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Dec 1, 2023
05:04

Rep. George Santos faces third expulsion vote

After a scathing House Ethics Committee report, New York Rep. George Santos faces a third expulsion vote brought to the floor by its chairman, Rep. Michael Guest. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports from Capitol Hill.

Dec 1, 2023
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Rep. George Santos speaks during a press conference outside the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 30, 2023.

George Santos expelled from Congress in historic House vote

Rep. George Santos is just the sixth House member in U.S. history to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.

Dec 1, 2023

House debates resolution to expel Santos

New York Republican Rep. George Santos is defiant ahead of a Friday vote on whether to expel him. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.

Nov 30, 2023
04:32

Santos refuses to resign ahead of expulsion vote

The House is expected to hold a third vote Friday on whether to expel embattled Rep. George Santos of New York. Santos told CBS News that he is not considering resigning. Scott MacFarlane has more.

Nov 30, 2023
02:15

George Santos Holds Press Conference On Capitol Hill Steps

Why was George Santos expelled? A look at the charges and allegations

Nearly two dozen federal charges and a House Ethics Committee report detail the allegations against former Rep. George Santos, who was expelled Friday.

Dec 1, 2023

Santos calls expulsion effort "bullying"

In the face of a House Ethics Committee report that found "overwhelming evidence" he violated federal law, Republican Rep. George Santos is accusing his congressional colleagues of "bullying" and threatening that expelling him will "haunt them in the future." CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

Nov 30, 2023
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George Santos remains defiant

The House is expected to vote on expeling embattled Congressman George Santos Friday, two weeks after the House Ethics Committee said it found "overwhelming evidence" that he violated federal law. Santos spoke to reporters Thursday morning, threatening that the precedent set by his expulsion would be the undoing of lawmakers in the future. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.

Nov 30, 2023
02:39

Johnson: Reservations over expelling Santos

The House is set to vote on expelling Rep. George Santos as soon as this week. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on Speaker Mike Johnson's response to the efforts.

Nov 29, 2023
04:32

House Considers Rep. Santos Expulsion Resolution And Censures Against Reps. Greene And Tlaib

House Speaker Mike Johnson has "reservations" about expelling George Santos

"There are people of good faith who make an argument, both pro and con, for the expulsion resolution for Santos," the Louisiana Republican said.

Nov 29, 2023

House to vote on Santos expulsion Thursday

House Speaker Mike Johnson said the House will vote on expelling Rep. George Santos on Thursday, and Santos said he expects the vote to pass. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.

Nov 29, 2023
03:59

George Santos says he's not resigning

"I will not be resigning," Rep. George Santos told his colleagues on the floor of the House. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion spoke further with the embattled congressman about the expulsion vote he could soon face.

Nov 29, 2023
06:08

Rep. George Santos says he won't resign

Rep. George Santos says he will not resign as he faces an expulsion vote this week for the third time. Two new resolutions have been introduced to remove the New York Republican from office after a scathing House Ethics Committee report alleged he misused campaign funds. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.

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