"House Democrats Push for Censure Vote on Rep. George Santos"

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"House Democrats Push for Censure Vote on Rep. George Santos"
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House Democrats plan to force a vote on censuring Republican Rep. George Santos of New York for repeatedly lying about his background, including false claims about his education, career, and family. Santos, who has been charged with fraud and other crimes, previously avoided expulsion when Republicans voted to refer the matter to the House Ethics Committee. Democrats are now pushing for censure, which requires a simple majority, as a form of public reprimand and accountability.

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