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expulsion

[ik-spuhl-shuhn] / ɪkˈspʌl ʃən /


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Three members of Congress — two Democrats and a Republican — resigned within days of one another as they faced calls for their expulsion due to their alleged misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Representatives Eric Swalwell, a Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Republican, both resigned last week before expulsion proceedings could move forward.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Once it became clear that both of those expulsion votes would likely succeed, the two men resigned in quick succession.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

Under these 20-point rules, offending foreign organizations and individuals would be added to a “malicious entity list” and face penalties including entry bans, expulsion and asset seizures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

I knew they were just hoping I’d do or say something that would result in my expulsion.

From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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