"Expulsion Precedent: Santos Out, Menendez Hanging On, Suozzi Nominated, and Albany Bill Seeks Truth"

The expulsion of former Rep. George Santos from the House of Representatives has raised questions about the double standard in Congress, particularly regarding the case of indicted Sen. Bob Menendez. While Santos was expelled for defrauding his own campaign, Menendez, who faces charges of being a foreign agent for Egypt, remains in office. Senate Republicans have yet to seize the opportunity to target vulnerable Democratic lawmakers facing re-election. The Senate has not expelled a member since 1862, and it remains uncertain if they will reach the two-thirds majority required to expel Menendez. The lack of action against Menendez is seen by some as a result of Democratic protection and the slim majority held by Democrats in the Senate.