The Disciplinary Committee of the House of Councilors has determined to expel Senator Gersey, who has continued to be absent from the Diet and has did not apologize on the ground as a disciplinary motion. It is predicted that it is going to be formally determined on the plenary session on the fifteenth and might be expelled.
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Expulsion from Senator Gersey who was absent from the Diet Determined by the Senate Disciplinary Committee | NHK
