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Despite the divisions on display, Mr. McCarthy also emphasized the theme of unity in a speech after taking the speaker’s gavel, pledging open debate and an open door to both Republicans and Democrats. Majority Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota declined Tuesday to say whether former President Donald Trump was a factor in his decision to end his bid for the speakership. Republicans held a candidate forum Tuesday night with five members vying to be the next speaker-designee after Emmer withdrew. Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana won in a three-round vote late Tuesday to become the next speaker-designee — the fourth since Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California was ousted from the position on Oct. 3.
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Republicans flipped for McCarthy this round
Here are the winners and losers so far from the ongoing debate over the speakership. "I think things are moving in the right direction," Johnson said as he exited McCarthy's office Thursday morning. "And listen, nothing's gonna come together quickly. But I think we're slowly making progress." Rep.-elect Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., a top ally to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, said Thursday "we're slowly making progress" on a deal with the House Freedom Caucus. Fox News Digital captured video of Rep.-elect Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., walking out of a House Freedom Caucus meeting Thursday morning.
McCarthy loses by one vote in shocking 14th attempt
But his office has pushed back, saying he has been instrumental in getting legislation through the committees he serves on without putting his name on it. While Jordan has made a reputation as a chaos agent in his time in Congress, the Ohio Republican, unlike previous speaker candidates, has no real legislative chops. Jordan says he’s been picking up support every day and feels good ahead of the vote for House speaker.
Republicans ignore Trump, deprive McCarthy speaker’s gavel in fourth vote
Or, if McCarthy fails to flip the six holdouts, they could vote "present." A "present" vote does not count against the overall tally. Republicans initially sought to adjourn, but then appeared to indicate another vote would get McCarthy the win. The result seemed to surprise McCarthy and his team, many of whom started an intense discussion with Gaetz in an apparent attempt to sway him to change his vote to one in support of McCarthy.
McCarthy, All Carrots and No Sticks, Grinned His Way to the Speakership
Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, a McCarthy supporter, said last night they were halfway to locking in votes from the 20 holdouts (McCarthy can only afford to lose four of his members). During press conferences on Tuesday and Wednesday, leaders of the House Democratic Caucus told reporters this wasn't a scenario they were considering. All 14 had voted against McCarthy on every ballot (Spartz had been voting present). Won a closed-door vote to become the Republican nominee for speaker, but withdrew his candidacy after failing to win over holdouts before a floor vote. Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana was elected House speaker after a single ballot on Wednesday afternoon.
House Republicans return to Capitol as Kevin McCarthy faces uncertain future
The votes against Jordan for House speaker are looking to be more than his allies were expecting. They have instead backed Rep. Kevin McCarthy, Rep. Steve Scalise, former Rep. Lee Zeldin or others. But Scalise’s support was likely cold comfort to Jordan, who is on the brink of losing the first round unless votes change before the end.
McCarthy faces criticism from an extensive list of his members as he attempts to maintain his leadership role in the party to become Speaker of the House for the 118th Congress. The statement from Perry follows a letter he sent Sunday to McCarthy along with eight members of the House Freedom Caucus that detailed their plan for the structure of party leadership. Perry added Tuesday that he would support McCarthy if he heeds to their demands. Rep. Bob Good, R-Va., said the House Republican meeting held Tuesday morning to discuss who will be the next House speaker was “hostile,” and said GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy’s attempt to persuade hardline Republicans to vote for him fell flat.
The speakership struggle that crippled the House before it had even opened its session suggested that basic tasks such as passing government funding bills or financing the federal debt would prompt epic struggles over the next two years. After a spectacle of arm-twisting on the House floor, Kevin McCarthy won over just enough of the far-right rebels he needed to become speaker. He swore in the chamber’s members, ending days of paralysis at the start of Republican rule. "I made my decision based on my relationship with the conference," Emmer told reporters when asked whether Trump helped doom his candidacy. Emmer voted to certify the 2020 election results after Jan. 6, 2021, but signed onto an amicus brief asking the Supreme Court to overturn the presidential election results.
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The situation has grown dire for McCarthy's political future as Republican allies are beginning to fear that the House GOP leader may not be able to pull off his gamble for speaker if the fight goes much longer. The House GOP majority has been stuck at a contentious stalemate amid opposition to McCarthy from a group of conservatives. The fight, which began on the first day of the 118th Congress, has thrown the new House GOP majority into chaos and undercut the party's agenda. Democrats praised the move to proceed to House votes, highlighting their party's key role. The fourth bill includes a provision to force China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok within nine months, which the president can extend to a year, or face a ban in the U.S. The provision, which has Senate buy-in as well as Biden's support, puts TikTok closer than ever to a prohibition in the country.
Rep. Drew Ferguson, of Georgia, said there have been death threats against his family ,and Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks, of Iowa, posted about credible threats targeting her after she voted for Rep. Kay Granger, of Texas, in the second speaker ballot. A reporter asked Jordan point-blank if he believes the 2020 presidential election was stolen. The House's first order of business Friday, as it has been on days with votes in the past, was to record how many members are in attendance, in what's known as a quorum call. Speaking on the steps of the Capitol after the third vote, Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, who led the charge against McCarthy, said he and other members were prepared to fall on their swords to secure Jordan the gavel. The Republican lawmakers behind the rebellion against now-former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy offered themselves up for punishment if the 25 GOP holdouts agree to support Jordan for speaker.
There’s a strong desire among Republicans to show a functioning House after being paralyzed for weeks following the ouster of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The House is expected to vote on a resolution in support of Israel on Wednesday afternoon, according to a notice from the House Democratic whip. House Speaker Mike Johnson entered the speaker's office for the first time after being sworn in, with his new name plate hanging above the door. Asked if he would bring a vote to oust Johnson if he put forth a short-term spending bill at current spending levels, Rep. Matt Gaetz said he’s optimistic Johnson will be able to actually pass the individual spending bills. This marks a clear departure from how those same members viewed former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s decision earlier this month to put a short-term spending bill on the floor, which ultimately led to his ouster.
"The American people's business is too urgent in this moment. The hour is late. The crisis is great." Amodei also told CNN that he will support Johnson after speaking with him on Tuesday night. Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) is hoping a House speaker will be elected on Wednesday. Mace, who was once an ally of the former speaker, joined Democrats and seven other Republicans in voting to remove McCarthy from the House’s top job three weeks ago. After being paralyzed for more than three weeks, the House of Representatives is set to resume legislative activity under newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). The members who ousted McCarthy also told reporters that they have no regrets now about ousting McCarthy.
The statement was released after the House failed for the seventh time to elect a speaker as Republicans feud over whether House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., deserves the post. If the House fails in its ninth vote, it will reach the largest total since 1859, when it took 44 votes to elect William Pennington, R-NJ. The speaker election took 11 ballots in 1839, 10 ballots in 1833, and 12 ballots in 1821. Meanwhile, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania told reporters that McCarthy allies and foes are talking about the specifics of committee assignments that could help McCarthy attract GOP holdouts. At the end of the 10th vote, McCarthy had 200 votes, short of the 218 he needs. He had been collecting 201 votes, but Rep.-elect Ken Buck of Colorado traveled home for a medical appointment and was expected to be out until mid-day Friday or later.
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