Republicans to watch amid the House Speaker election
As the House convenes Tuesday to elect a new Speaker, Kevin McCarthy’s path to leadership could be blocked by a number of his fellow Republicans. A range of GOP stakeholders inside and outside the chamber could play key roles in the lead-up to and during the vote and its aftermath. If McCarthy cannot secure the support of a majority of those voting on Tuesday, the Speakership election will go to a second ballot. That has not happene
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No more posturing, and no more wishful thinking: The House will vote for a Speaker on Tuesday afternoon, revealing whether House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) has the confidence of his conference to lead a new House GOP majority. It is far from clear how the vote will play out. McCarthy faces vocal opposition from a handful of hardline Republicans threatening to derail his bid despite his bending to their requests, while his allies maintain they will vote for no one other than McCarthy. If no candidate wins a majority of votes on the first ballot, it will be
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the House Speaker election
Opposition to House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) for Speaker from a handful of Republican members has the potential to derail his bid and set a marker in history as the first multiple-ballot Speaker election in a century. No matter what happens, the day is sure to hold surprises and plenty of political drama. Here is what to know about the process for electing a House Speaker, the math to win nthe election on the floor, what happens if there is no winner and much, much more. Understanding McCarthy’s math problem House Republic
Read MoreMcCarthy struggles to win support for Speaker with hours until floor showdown
With less than 24 hours before the House is set to vote on a Speaker, Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has yet to lock up the votes to secure the gavel. McCarthy has made some late concessions and overtures to the right flank that weaken his own power and aim to address their requests to take a more aggressive stance against Democrats and the Biden administration. But those who have declared opposition to him are not wavering, and critics who have not declared how they intend to vote are showing signs of stronger resistance to McCarthy rather than support for
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