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Congress Can Expel Members With Two-Thirds Supermajority Vote

4/23/2026

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The Constitution gives Congress explicit power to discipline members for unethical conduct.
Article 1, Section 5 allows each House to set rules, punish members, and expel a member with two-thirds concurrence.
The expulsion provision requires a supermajority vote, ensuring broad consensus before removal.
These constitutional mechanisms aim to maintain legislative integrity and public trust.

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Story summary

The Constitution gives Congress explicit power to discipline members for unethical conduct.
Article 1, Section 5 allows each House to set rules, punish members, and expel a member with two-thirds concurrence.
The expulsion provision requires a supermajority vote, ensuring broad consensus before removal.
These constitutional mechanisms aim to maintain legislative integrity and public trust.