Five vulnerable New York Republican House members are pushing to expel their colleague, Republican Rep. George Santos, amidst his facing 23 charges including wire fraud and identity theft. In a letter to their colleagues, the lawmakers argued for Santos' expulsion on both moral and practical grounds, stating that it is a question of right and wrong and that removing him would set a positive precedent. They also addressed concerns about their slim majority, pointing out that expelling Santos would not jeopardize it.

However, the Republican-led resolution to expel Santos failed in the House. Despite allegations against him, Santos maintains his innocence and defended himself on the House floor, emphasizing the importance of the presumption of innocence and due process.

This push to expel Santos is not the only issue facing the New York GOP. It has been revealed that the campaign treasurer for several New York Republican freshmen, including Reps. Anthony D'Esposito and Nick LaLota, is the same person who worked for Santos' campaign. This connection is sparking concerns and further tarnishing the reputation of the New York GOP.

Expelling a member from the House requires a two-thirds majority vote, which was not achieved in this case. Santos' fate now depends on the ongoing House Ethics Committee investigation, with an update expected by November 17th.