The embattled four-term treasurer Curtis Loftis said he was not surprised by the vote; a two-thirds House vote is required to complete an ouster

COLUMBIA — South Carolina Treasurer Curtis Loftis is set to defend himself on the Senate floor today against claims he misled lawmakers about his role in a multi-billion dollar accounting error that landed the state's finances under federal investigation.

The South Carolina Senate voted 33-8 to remove State Treasurer Curtis Loftis on Monday. So, what happens next? Loftis can only be removed if the state house reaches a two-thirds majority vote in favor of Loftis’ removal.