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Expulsion from Congress

The process and history of expelling members from Congress, including the Constitutional basis and the distinction between expulsion and other forms of discipline.

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Feb 5, 2026

How often have U.S. Representatives been expelled historically, and what were the reasons?

is exceptionally rare: across history 21 members have been expelled—15 senators and six representatives—under the Constitution’s two‑thirds rule (Article I, §5) . Most expulsions clustered in the era ...

Jan 9, 2026

Can a person with a federal conviction serve in the U.S. Congress (House or Senate)?

A federal conviction does not automatically bar someone from serving in the U.S. House or Senate because the Constitution sets only three qualifications — age, citizenship and inhabitancy — for congre...