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House votes to expel Rep. George Santos. What happens now?

Republicans now hold a 222-213 majority in the house.

News 12 Staff

Dec 1, 2023, 5:10 PM

Updated 607 days ago

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Republicans now hold a 222-213 majority in the house.
New York law now requires Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to call a special election for his seat.
The governor has 10 days from the day Santos leaves office to issue a proclamation calling for an election.
That election would have to take place between 70 days and 80 days from her proclamation.