The stunning removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House effectively paralyzed
The name of Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., remains on the sign at the entrance of the offices of the Speaker of the House on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 in Washington, one day after he was ousted from the Speaker’s position. left the House effectively paralyzed Wednesday as Republicans struggled to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult — and potentially prolonged — process of uniting around a new leader.
House Republicans plan to meet next Tuesday evening at the Capitol for a first round of internal party voting.It is shaping up to be wide open battle for the gavel as Congress faces a new deadline to fund the government by mid-November. Work on legislation in the House is on hold due to the vacancy in the speaker’s office, creating the potential for extended paralysis.
In a letter to colleagues asking for their support, Scalise acknowledged the difficulties plaguing both his health and the conference at this moment in time but said that he has overcome adversity before. Speaking to reporters at a New York courthouse Wednesday, Trump said he’ll “do whatever it is to help” Republicans in the speakership race, but said he is focused “totally” on his campaign to return to the White House.
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