In a historic move, the Texas House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton, a Republican accused of having sexual intercourse with a young legislative aide.
This is the first time since 1927 that a lawmaker has been expelled from the Legislature.
Rep. Andrew Murr, the chairman of the House General Investigating Committee, brought the resolution for a vote Tuesday afternoon.
“Some of you have wondered if a different level of punishment might be warranted,” Murr said. “After hearing from [the House General Investigating Committee], no one can conclude that we should simply levy a fine and be done. To do so would undercut everything in this complaint process with an independent investigation.”
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