The House does not kick off the new Congress until a speaker is elected. However, McCarthy can win with less than 218 votes. If enough people skip or vote “present,” this would drop the threshold for a majority. Once-in-a-century fight: This is the first time in 100 years the ...
House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy failed to lock down the votes needed for speaker again as the House has concluded voting for a third round. GOP Rep. Tom Cole called for the House to adjourn until noon Wednesday following the vote. Most Democrats supported the motion to adjourn, so the ...
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Republican leaders are projecting confidence that they will keep control of the U.S. House as more races were decided in their favor Thursday, while Democrats insist they still see a path toward the majority and sought assurances every vote will be count
House Speaker Mike Johnson’s win came as a result of a rare display of GOP unity and President-elect Donald Trump’s political power. It remains to be seen whether it will continue into his next term. Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Jan. 3, 2025 Why the House Speaker Vote Matters As Speaker Mike...
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Rep. Donalds reacts to House speaker vote Florida Rep. Byron Donalds says he was confident in Mike Johnson's ability to win the House speakership. CBS News' Nikole Killion spoke to Donalds after the House vote. 14H ago 03:37 Trump reacts to Johnson's win in speaker vote ...
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