For the first time in a century, the House didn't choose a speaker on the first try, but that didn't stop the congressman-elect from forgetting.
The 116th Congress convenes in Washington on Tuesday.
As other representatives chatted and negotiated during the speaker vote,Santos appeared to spend a lot of the proceedings sitting alone.
He turned around after walking down a dead end basement hallway as members of the media pressed him with questions about his real name.
The New York Times reported unusual financial figures, including a $700,000 loan to his congressional campaign, after he only reported earning $50,000 in 2020.
According to the Times investigation,Santos lied about many aspects of his life, including his Jewish heritage, educational background, sexuality and marriage history.
The investigation was reopened this week after it was alleged that Santos used a stolen checkbook and fake name to write a $700 check.
In an interview with the New York Post last week, he admitted that he embellished his resume in order to get into Congress.
Until a new speaker is elected, incoming members of Congress can't take their oaths.
The 118th Congress opened on Tuesday.
The incoming congressman sits alone in the house chamber.
The incoming congressman is waiting for the proceedings to start in the house.
The incoming congressman stands in front of the house.
The House will be in session on Tuesday.
The first House Speaker vote took place Tuesday.
The incoming congressman waits for the vote to start.
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