Johnson Expresses Reservations on Rare House Member Expulsion Vote Despite Growing GOP Support
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Speaker Johnson has "real reservations" about expelling Santos, concerned about setting a precedent, despite growing GOP support.
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Santos would be the first expelled House member without a conviction or Confederate ties; expulsion would further slim the GOP majority.
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Some argue Santos should be expelled given the ethics report, but others cite due process concerns since he hasn't been convicted.
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While some predicted 150 GOP votes to oust Santos, the vote "might be close" based on member feedback.
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Santos has pleaded not guilty to federal charges; the House will vote on his expulsion Friday, though some Republicans still oppose the move.