Following George Santos' controversial appearance at the State of the Union (SOTU) after being expelled from Congress in December, discussions and proposals have emerged regarding the revocation of floor privileges for expelled members. Santos, who left Congress declaring, 'to hell with this place,' announced his intention to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota for his seat in New York's 1st district, after switching from the 3rd district. LaLota responded by emphasizing his role in leading the charge to expel Santos and expressed readiness to defeat him in a primary. Rep. Ritchie Torres announced plans to introduce the 'GEORGE Rule' ('getting expelled officially revokes guaranteed entry'), aiming to revoke House floor privileges from expelled members, a move supported by various lawmakers and criticized by Santos' former staffers. This initiative reflects growing concerns over maintaining the integrity of Congress and preventing disgraced former members from accessing privileges typically reserved for current representatives.
Mr. Santos came to the House floor through privileges he maintains as a former member of the chamber. https://t.co/9HOjtBoTcr
“I view serving in Congress as the privilege of my lifetime — we cannot allow those who make a mockery of this institution to keep the perks of the job after they’ve been expelled.” https://t.co/9HOjtBoTcr
The lawmaker’s pitch comes after Mr. Santos, a Republican also of New York, who was expelled from the House in December, appeared at President Biden’s speech. https://t.co/9HOjtBoTcr
Rep. Ritchie Torres, New York Democrat, announced on Friday he will introduce GEORGE: getting expelled officially revokes guaranteed entry. The rule change would ensure that ousted lawmakers can't enter the House floor. https://t.co/9HOjtBolmT
Even former staffers for George Santos agree with me: We have to pass the GEORGE Rule and keep embarrassments like him off the House floor. https://t.co/srEkF2Hs1r
A House Democrat wants a rule change in the lower chamber that would revoke floor privileges from expelled lawmakers following a surprise appearance from ex-Rep. George Santos at the State of the Union Thursday. https://t.co/BCUZaBEa2y
Dem seeks to bar expelled members from House floor after Santos appearance - https://t.co/F65viFhkNJ
.@BillMaher is correct: if you’ve been expelled from Congress, you maintain floor privileges for life. AND yes @maxbrooksauthor: we can change that. Let’s pass the GEORGE Rule & ensure expelled members like Santos can never disgrace the Congress with their presence again. https://t.co/xKucJl5qDP
Former Santos staffer says expelled congressman's surprise challenge to Lalota 'is a joke' https://t.co/bLHJnKk5RL
Members who have been expelled from the House should no longer have floor privileges. Duh.
"Ousted, scandal-scarred former Rep. George Santos announces plan to run for reelection." (via @rbeggin) https://t.co/obLhRydpci
the GOP fight for Santos’ old seat is getting heated. #NY03 https://t.co/gTfkoNTcfK
Lying former Rep. George Santos ridiculed after saying that he would run again for a House seat on L.I. The Republican congressman who occupies the seat invited the challenge. Santos called Rep. Nick LaLota a Trump moniker, RINO, Republican in name only https://t.co/Fbpfeu3ymF
Gaetz on if Santos should be back in Congress: I don't even think George thinks he should be back in Congress. I think George is having too much fun on Cameo.
Rep. Ritchie Torres announced that he plans to introduce a rule that would revoke House floor privileges for members who have been expelled from the lower chamber. https://t.co/bEgpMtkSFI https://t.co/CKdFqAVBWQ
Name me any other example where you can get publicly fired from your job, leave in absolute disgrace, but maintain the right to come back to your old workplace as you please. I view serving in Congress as the privilege of my lifetime -- we cannot allow those who make a mockery of… https://t.co/lyODIgWu4z
Floor privileges are a privilege, not a right. George Santos has proven he does not deserve that right, and I plan on introducing a rule to remove it. https://t.co/pFVeMIurcR
Floor privileges are a privilege, not a right. George Santos has proven he does not deserve that right, and I plan on introducing a rule to remove them. https://t.co/of8HvYcw0x
Torres tells me on this: "George Santos disgraced Congress with his presence during the State of the Union. Expelled members like him have no business being on the House Floor." Santos responds: "lol" https://t.co/euIYF8XyOE
.@RepJeffries on former Rep. George Santos: "It's kind of an extraordinary thing that this guy won't go away." https://t.co/oxOebvskvY
Rep. Anthony D’Esposito to Rep. Nick Lalota on his new primary challenge from George Santos: “It’s tough to run a primary against a World Series winner.”
NEW from @dccc in #NY01: George Santos Tries to Make Himself, and House Republicans, Relevant Again https://t.co/xOeqAcmj8U
'This will haunt them' Santos reappears on House Floor at SOTU https://t.co/s2TydOI9wu
ICYMI: George Santos was all smiles during his return to the House floor for the State of the Union last night https://t.co/MbKCJ0mF3p
A) GOP LA Rep Graves on Santos showing up at the Capitol for State of the Union: The guy's a moron who shouldn't be here..I'm guessing that the New York delegation hand wrote a new rule in the House where he's not allowed to come because those guys were irate
GOP lawmaker calls George Santos a "moron": "He shouldn’t be here" https://t.co/igdwZ8UWvE https://t.co/oEbqZpIyw9
Y’all just had to expel George Santos before we could see what he wore to SOTU.
George Santos' official paperwork, filed with the FEC on Thursday night—minutes after a wave of “scam PACs” submitted expense reports—shows that the impudent fraudster is also switching districts, going from New York’s 3rd to New York’s 1st. https://t.co/PyNDeWr6Lx
'This will haunt them' Santos reappears on House Floor at SOTU. https://t.co/Wxk0mfG9vn Click the image to read more:
Santos Is In the House https://t.co/dEcs4sPbAe
LaLota on Santos' claims he will challenge him in a primary: "To raise the standard in Congress, and to hold a pathological liar who stole an election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos. "If finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in." https://t.co/1t4oRk6SIv
To raise the standard in Congress, and to hold a pathological liar who stole an election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos. If finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in. 🫡🇺🇸 https://t.co/wuFU1Gcjq4
Looks like the circus just came to NY-01. George Santos filed to primary Nick LaLota. Whatever the result - serial liar or Trump flunky - my response is the same: Bring It On. Indicted Serial Liar George Santos Announces New Run for Congress During State of the Union…
Santos announces primary against one of his most ardent House GOP NY critics https://t.co/m2iozniLE7
Source on the House floor says Rep.Nick LaLota laughed when informed of George Santos' plans to run against him.
George Santos showing up to SOTU was the highlight and you don’t even need to watch it to know it
Santos announces he plans to challenge LaLota for his seat. https://t.co/fBrbeGq0bH
Not hot take: George Santos deserves to be at the SOTU more than Ilhan Omar… https://t.co/RucnuRL7wU
New Rule: if you get expelled from the House of Reps … you should immediately lose your floor privileges #SOTU
When George Santos was expelled from Congress by his colleagues in December, he left in a huff, declaring, “to hell with this place.” On Thursday night, the Tom Ripley of Congress was back. https://t.co/VTPRZFD0hC
The state of the union is stronger without George Santos in Congress. https://t.co/VzHkKD5snA