Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D-NY) would be expelled from Congress if held to the same standard as Rep. George Santos (R-NY), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) said Tuesday.
“If people think [expelling Santos is] appropriate, then Jamaal Bowman should be expelled,” Emmer said, according to Politico.
Whip Tom Emmer when asked about whether he supports removing Santos:
“If people think that’s appropriate, then Jamaal Bowman should be expelled,” Emmer said, noting Bowman convicted of a crime.
He didn’t say how he’d vote on Santos.
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Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) filed a privileged resolution Tuesday to expel Santos from the House. The House must vote on the resolution within two legislative days, setting up the historic vote for Thursday.
As Emmer observed, Bowman has been convicted of a crime, while Santos has not yet had his day in court and pleaded not guilty to federal crimes.
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