Senate Considers Expulsion of Convicted Sen. Bob Menendez

Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey, a Democrat, faces expulsion efforts from his party following his conviction on bribery charges. Despite having six months left in his term, calls for resignation or expulsion from figures like Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy have intensified. Menendez's fellow Democratic senators, including Cory Booker and Tammy Baldwin, express willingness to vote for his expulsion if he does not resign voluntarily. The Senate Ethics Committee is investigating Menendez promptly and could recommend expulsion, a rare action in the Senate. Menendez, found guilty on 16 charges, accepted bribes and acted as a foreign agent, leading to widespread calls for his resignation or removal from office.