Get the latest Alabama political and elections news and articles. Find updates on the state Legislature and state House sessions, plus important national news in politics. Comment on the news and join the forum at al.com.
d’ HouseRep. Mike Rogers, R-Saks, left a Republican conference meeting upset on Thursday, calling the eight Republicans who helped oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy “traitors” who “paralyzed” the House, according to a report.
The Alabama congressman said it appears no Republican contender for speaker will be able to amass the 217 votes needed to be elected, reportedRogers also said it appears Republicans will need Democratic votes to elect the next speaker, suggesting neither House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., nor House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, can make it to 217 votes:
🔥🔥 Rep. Mike Rogers leaves the meeting unhappy, says eight Republican “traitors” have “paralyzed” the House by removing McCarthy. He tells me Scalise has the same problems and GOP may NEVER get 217 votes for a Speaker. He says Dems must help.Typically, the majority needed would be 218 votes, but there are currently two vacant seats, dropping the threshold to 217, according to the Associated Press.
If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Democrats sue after N.C. Republicans override governor's voting laws vetoRepublicans call the new laws 'election integrity safeguards.' The governor accused the GOP of an 'unconstitutional power grab.'
Read more »
Column: House Speaker McCarthy’s fall just the latest example of Republican infightingToday’s Democrats and Republicans are separated emotionally and ideologically, which makes leadership even harder.
Read more »
Democrats target Republicans in Biden districts over House speaker voteMabinty Quarshie is the national politics correspondent for the Washington Examiner. Before joining the Washington Examiner, Mabinty was a national political reporter and assistant elections editor at USA Today. She holds a bachelor’s from George Mason University and a master’s in journalism from Georgetown University. Follow her on X: MabintyQ
Read more »
RFK Jr.'s switch to independent campaign draws criticism from Republicans -- not Democrats'Kennedy ... is more well-liked by Republicans than Democrats,' an analyst said.
Read more »
Consensus remains elusive as Republicans try to elect a House speakerWhile dueling crises — the war in Israel and a government funding deadline — may add urgency to the situation, Republicans were not confident the process would conclude quickly.
Read more »
Consensus remains elusive as Republicans try to elect a House speakerWhile dueling crises — the war in Israel and a government funding deadline — may add urgency to the situation, Republicans were not confident the process would conclude quickly.
Read more »