Summary
A U.S. congressman, Rep. Randy Fine, is considering pushing for a vote to expel another congresswoman, Rep. Ilhan Omar, from Congress. This effort is unlikely to succeed because expulsion requires a two-thirds majority, which would need substantial support from Democrats.
Key Facts
- Rep. Randy Fine is a Republican congressman from Florida.
- He is considering a vote to expel Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Minnesota.
- Expulsion from Congress needs a two-thirds majority in the House.
- If all Republicans support the expulsion, about 85 Democrats would also need to vote in favor.
- Fine claims Omar engaged in actions he believes are inappropriate, which she has denied.
- Omar previously faced a failed Republican attempt to censure her.
- Fine has a history of making comments against Muslims and supports Israel strongly.
- Omar is a Somali-American Muslim who has criticized Israel and has clashed with Fine.
