The Texas House has unanimously voted to expel Republican Bryan Slaton – just a day after submitted his resignation after being accused of sexual misconduct with 19-year-old aide.
The vote result of 147-0 comes with the Royse City Republican accused of having a sexual relationship with the member of his staff.
Support from two-thirds of the House was required for his expulsion.
Following the vote. Slaton’s was removed from his desk and from the vote tally board at the front of the House chamber.
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