112 House Republicans — and 2 Democrats — voted against expelling George Santos despite a damning House Ethics Committee report

Reps. Matt Gaetz and Clay Higgins were among the Republicans who spoke out in defense of Santos ahead of his expulsion vote.

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• Rep. George Santos of New York was finally expelled from Congress on Friday.
• More than two-thirds of the chamber voted to boot the scandal-plagued congressman.
• But many Republicans opposed the effort, arguing that it sets a bad precedent.

Rep. George Santos of New...