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Can Congress Expel a Member?

Yes — but expulsion is extremely rare.

The U.S. Constitution allows either chamber of Congress to expel a member with a two-thirds majority vote.

Historically, expulsions have generally involved:

• criminal convictions
• corruption
• disloyalty during wartime
• severe ethical misconduct

Because the threshold is so high, actual expulsions remain uncommon.

Political disagreements alone are typically insufficient grounds for removal.

That’s why many legal analysts view talk of expulsion as politically significant but procedurally difficult.