Republican Rep. Jorge Santos was expelled from the House of Representatives, a historic move not seen in more than 20 years.

Santos is the sixth House member in history to be ousted by his colleagues.

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The vote to exclude exceeded the required two-thirds majority by 311 to 114 votes.

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Santos faces 23 charges, including wire fraud and money laundering. The trial is scheduled for 2024.

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Calls to oust Santos have grown after a House Ethics Committee report revealed the misuse of campaign funds.

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Although Santos was not convicted, he was removed from office over concerns about imposing higher standards on members.

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Republican leaders initially expressed support for Santos but ultimately voted to oust him.

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Santos argued he was denied due process during a heated debate on the House floor.

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The exclusion poses a political challenge to House Republican leadership and could affect their slim majority.

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New York law allows Gov. Kathy Hochul to call a special election to fill Santos' vacant seat.

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