Move against Santos failed after lawmakers argued it would set bad precedent

Here are some scenes from the House floor last night, as the chamber considered whether to expel George Santos.

The effort to boot him was introduced by five Republican lawmakers from New York, four of which occupy seats vulnerable to being taken by Democrats next year. Mike Lawler is among that group, and used his time on the floor to remind lawmakers that Santos lied about his mother dying in the 9-11 terrorist attacks, when she in fact died years later:

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Source: The Guardian