# Plain Language Summary: H. RES. 114 - Expulsion of George Santos

This resolution is a formal proposal to remove George Santos from his position as a U.S. Representative in Congress. When members of Congress want to kick someone out, they use a resolution like this one. It's a pretty serious action—basically saying that this person should no longer be allowed to serve in the House of Representatives.

The resolution was introduced by several Democratic representatives from California and New York in February 2023. It was then sent to the House Ethics Committee, which is the group responsible for investigating whether members of Congress have broken rules or acted improperly. The actual text of the resolution is straightforward: it simply states that George Santos should be expelled from the House, using the power granted to Congress in the U.S. Constitution.

For most people, this doesn't directly affect their daily lives, but it matters for how Congress operates. If this resolution passes, it would mean Santos's seat would become empty, and his district would need to hold a special election to choose a replacement representative. The expulsion would also be a significant event in congressional history, since it's a rare action that requires a two-thirds majority vote to succeed. This resolution essentially asks Congress to decide whether Santos's conduct was serious enough to warrant removing him from office entirely, rather than just investigating or censuring him.

In the matter of George Santos.

Garcia, Robert

 <p>This resolution expels Representative George Santos from the House of Representatives.</p>