House Votes 311-114 to Expel Rep. Santos for Ethics Violations; Pelosi Calls Him a Coward for Early Exit
• Pelosi calls Santos a “coward” for leaving chamber before expulsion vote was finished • Historic 311-114-2 vote to expel Santos from House following ethics violations • Santos is 6th House member to be expelled; maintained innocence and refused to resign • Pelosi commended bipartisan vote, said it was “necessary” though “heartbreaking” • Pelosi reluctant to move forward without “solid evidence” which she says was clear in this case