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McCarthy Says Santos Will Be Seated on Committees

He says concerns about embattled lawmaker will go through House ethics process

(Newser) - Rep. George Santos will be seated on House committees despite being entangled in numerous controversies, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed Tuesday. "We will be done with all committees today—he will get seated on committees," McCarthy said of the freshman Republican lawmaker, per the Guardian . Santos, who has...

'What Happens in the Ladies Room Stays in the Ladies Room'

Alleged spat between MTG, Boebert may be a reflection of MTG's new strategy

(Newser) - The buzzy story out of DC on Tuesday revolves around Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert. The Daily Beast reports that the GOP congresswomen got into a heated confrontation on the first day of the new Congress in a House bathroom. “Greene questioned Boebert's loyalty to [Kevin] McCarthy,...

NY Republicans Urge Santos to Step Down

McCarthy says Santos won't be seated on any top committees

(Newser) - Republican leaders in Long Island say they no longer want to be associated with Rep. George Santos. A group of senior Republicans from the state urged Santos to step down Wednesday, saying he ran a campaign based on lies, Reuters reports. "He’s disgraced the House of Representatives, and...

C-SPAN Wants More Cameras on House Floor

Network asks McCarthy to amend rules to allow full coverage to continue

(Newser) - As the House went through its longest speakership election since long before television was invented, C-SPAN was able to show much more of the goings-on in the chamber than usual. That included what producer Ben O'Connell called "extraordinary conversations" and "migrating scrums of congressmen." The public...

New House Panel Will Investigate Feds

Democrats slam formation of committee on 'weaponization' of government

(Newser) - It took 15 votes for House Republicans to elect Kevin McCarthy as speaker last week, but they were a lot less divided Tuesday, when they voted to establish a committee to investigate federal law enforcement, Big Tech, and the Biden administration. In a 221-211 party-line vote, the House voted to...

For McCarthy, &#39;First Big Test in Governing&#39; Is Here
McCarthy Wins Passage
of Revamped House Rules
updated
Jan 9, 2023 7:45 PM CST

McCarthy Wins Passage of Revamped House Rules

New House speaker clears first test after holdouts get in line

(Newser) - After starting their reign with a stalemate last week over choosing a speaker, House Republicans unified Monday evening to approve a series of changes in the chamber's operating rules. The new rules were part of the price Speaker Kevin McCarthy paid to receive the votes of members opposed to...

Gaetz Forgives GOP Colleague for 'Animated Moment'

Rep. Mike Rogers had to be held back from Florida congressman during House speaker vote

(Newser) - A "tense moment" during the House speaker vote last week has died down, with the two main players now extending olive branches. The incident involved Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, who was a holdout against voting in Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker, and Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers, an ally who...

Lawmaker's Reading Material Goes Viral in House Fight

California Rep. Katie Porter was pictured reading 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F---'

(Newser) - The Kevin McCarthy speakership fight had moments of high drama among Republicans. On the Democratic side, California congresswoman Katie Porter went viral for a different vibe—she was pictured reading in the House chamber. Photos of Porter reading The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--- were widely shared, reports...

Crazy House Moments: A Near-Fight, a Call From &#39;DT&#39;
'Tense Moment': A Near-Fight
Highlights House Drama
the rundown
Jan 8, 2023 6:44 AM CST

'Tense Moment': A Near-Fight Highlights House Drama

Before Kevin McCarthy's winning vote, a chaotic stretch that includes a call from 'DT'

(Newser) - Kevin McCarthy finally got enough votes to become House speaker , but it required high drama that nearly escalated into physical confrontation. A look at some key moments in the approximately half-hour between the 14th and 15th ballot:
  • Near fight: The most dramatic moment happened when Mike Rogers of Alabama angrily
...

McCarthy, Jeffries Offer Fiery Speeches After Final Vote

New House Speaker McCarthy, Jeffries make promises as 118th Congress kicks off

(Newser) - House Republican Kevin McCarthy finally ascended to the speaker's chair in Saturday's early hours after a night marked by tension and chaos, and both he and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered fiery speeches that roused their respective parties and, at various times, the chamber as a whole:
  • CNN
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In 14th Round, McCarthy Falls Short by One Vote
After 15 Rounds,
McCarthy Elected Speaker
UPDATED
Jan 6, 2023 11:17 PM CST

After 15 Rounds, McCarthy Elected Speaker

Victory followed chaotic scenes on House floor

(Newser) - It was 15th time that proved lucky for Rep. Kevin McCarthy—the Republican was elected speaker of the House at around 12:30am ET Saturday after the longest speakership election since 1859. He received a standing ovation after getting 216 votes in the 15th round of voting. Six Republicans voted...

George Santos Issues a Memorable Line

'You can't make this crap up' GOP lawmaker-elect accused of lying says as House votes on speaker

(Newser) - Despite calls from Democrats (and even some Republicans ) for Rep.-elect George Santos to consider resigning his new post after accusations he's lied about his career and personal life, the embattled GOP lawmaker showed up Tuesday for the first convening of the 118th Congress, with the House gathered...

C-SPAN Showing Us What We Normally Can't See

Network has been able to capture the goings-on all throughout the House chamber, a rarity

(Newser) - C-SPAN generally makes for pretty dull viewing, except for the wonkiest of political fans. But the ongoing Kevin McCarthy speakership votes in the House have changed that dramatically, if temporarily. As New York magazine puts it, what viewers are seeing amounts to "C-SPAN gone wild." Or as CNN...

Report: McCarthy Has 2-Phase Plan to Win Speakership

Phase one will involve getting at least a few rebels to change sides, sources say

(Newser) - After 11 failed attempts with near-identical results, Rep. Kevin McCarthy will be hoping for something different when the House reconvenes Friday to continue what is now the longest-running speakership election since before the Civil War. Some 20 hardline conservatives have consistently voted against McCarthy, but some opponents said late Thursday...

House of Representatives Is Currently a 'Useless Entity'

Members can't be sworn in while deadlock over electing a speaker continues

(Newser) - What some critics would argue is the usual state of affairs is currently the official reality in the House of Representatives: With no speaker chosen, the chamber is a "useless entity," unable to swear in its members, let alone conduct other business including passing laws or forming committees,...

Report: McCarthy Makes More Concessions to GOP Rebels

He says progress was made in negotiations after 6th vote for speaker

(Newser) - After six stinging defeats over two days in his quest to become House speaker, Rep. Kevin McCarthy is expected to keep trying when the chamber reconvenes at noon Thursday. Sources tell the Washington Post that during an hourslong adjournment after Wednesday's third vote, McCarthy made more concessions to a...

As House Adjourns, GOP Frustration With Holdouts Grows
McCarthy Wins
More Time With
House Adjournment
updated
Jan 4, 2023 8:05 PM CST

McCarthy Wins More Time With House Adjournment

Chamber will reconvene at noon Thursday, allowing speaker candidates to cut deals

(Newser) - On a two-vote margin, the House decided Wednesday night to adjourn until noon Thursday after six votes so far this week have failed to choose the next speaker. This already is the most protracted election for speaker the House has seen in a century—and it's far from clear...

After McCarthy Loses 6th Round, House Takes a Break

Results were identical in 3 rounds of voting Wednesday

(Newser) - Wednesday's fourth vote for House speaker ended up with Democrat Hakeem Jeffries in the lead, as did the fifth vote—and then the sixth. With 201 votes in the fourth, fifth, and sixth votes, Kevin McCarthy ended up some 16 votes shy of the 217 votes that are needed...

Speaker Vote Gets Rowdy After Alcohol Accusation

Republican said there was 'popcorn, alcohol, and blankets' on Democratic side of chamber

(Newser) - Things got a little rowdy in the House chamber Wednesday as members prepared for the third attempt of the day—and sixth overall—to elect a new speaker. Republican Rep. Kat Cammack nominated Rep. Kevin McCarthy, but some Democrats loudly objected to her speech, repeatedly disrupting it. Addressing the House,...

House Convenes, and McCarthy Gives It Another Go
4th Time Isn't a Charm
for Kevin McCarthy
UPDATED
Jan 4, 2023 12:22 PM CST

4th Time Isn't a Charm for Kevin McCarthy

GOP Rep. Byron Donalds received 20 votes

(Newser) - A current president and a former one used the word "embarrassing" in reference to the current situation in the House of Representatives, a situation that was unchanged as of midday Wednesday. Kevin McCarthy failed to clinch the vote for House Speaker for a fourth time, in a vote that...

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