Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.
Summary
House Resolution 878 was a formal measure to remove Representative George Santos of New York’s 3rd Congressional District from his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The resolution was introduced following a House Ethics Committee investigation that uncovered evidence of alleged financial misconduct and violations of federal law. On December 1, 2023, the House voted to approve the resolution, resulting in the immediate expulsion of the congressman and leaving his seat vacant until a special election could be held to choose a successor.
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Lifecycle of the Bill
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4736-4737)
Nov 18, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)
Nov 18, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 183, 4 Present (Roll no. 292). (text: CR 11/17/2025 H4692)
Nov 18, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 18, 2025
QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Perez rose to a question of the privileges of the House and offered the resolution. The Chair directed the Clerk to report the resolution. Upon examination of the resolution, the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
Nov 17, 2025
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4692-4698)
Nov 17, 2025
Ms. Clark (MA) moved to table the measure.
Nov 17, 2025
On motion to table Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 206 - 211 (Roll no. 288).
Nov 17, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 17, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 878.
Nov 17, 2025
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Nov 17, 2025
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 878, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Perez demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Nov 17, 2025
