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thequint.comworld27 days ago
Book Details 2023 House Speaker Vote Confrontation
A new book describes a physical confrontation on the House floor during the 15-round speaker election in January 2023. The account comes from an aide who worked for the eventual speaker.
Washington Examinerpolitics27 days ago
Kaptur Nearly Switched Vote for McCarthy in 2023 Speaker Fight
A new book details how Rep. Marcy Kaptur considered crossing the aisle during the 15-ballot contest before Minority Whip Katherine Clark intervened.
Washington Examinerpolitics35 days ago
Democratic House Nominees Decline to Commit on Minority Leader
Several Democratic congressional candidates have not stated whether they would support Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries continuing as party leader if Democrats gain control of the House. The candidates represent competitive districts currently held by Republicans.
reason.compolitics64 days ago
House Launches Bipartisan Review of Sexual Misconduct Reporting After Resignations of Two Lawmakers
Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are set to announce a working group focused on improving how the House handles sexual misconduct claims. The move follows last month's resignations of Rep. Eric Swalwell and Rep. Tony Gonzales amid separate controversies.