The House voted Friday to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress, making the New York Republican just the sixth member of the House ever to be expelled and the first in more than 20 years.
While Santos must now pack up his belongings, his congressional staff will continue working. According to House rules, the House clerk is responsible for supervising the staff and managing the office of any member who dies or resigns or is expelled until a successor is elected.
The clerk, Kevin McCumber, will have the authority to hire and fire staff members for the office with approval from the House Administration Committee.
New York law gives the governor 10 days to schedule a special election in the event of a congressional vacancy. It must occur 70 to 80 days after the governor’s proclamation is issued.
While Santos has said he is not seeking re-election in 2024, he could run in the future even if he is expelled.
